Week 4

LORD, SEND YOUR WIND (Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading “Lord, Send Your Wind” by Mother Willie Mae Rivers (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Oct/Nov 2007).

 

Introduction

Did you know that Jesus is your Vine of life and that from moment to moment you can “feed” from him? Because He is your vine and you are His branch, you can walk in new and powerful levels of wholeness and healing. God’s Word shows you how.

 

What God Says

Read: John 3:30.

 

Write it out.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Make brief notes of how each passage reveals the power and strength you can receive (daily) from the presence of God’s Spirit!

 

John 3:30: ___________________________________________________

 

John 15:1-7: __________________________________________________

 

Philippians 2:15: __________________________________________________

 

Application

Below are themes (either the entire scripture or phrases) that speak of empowerment from the Spirit of God. These are from the previous Deeper Insight section, with an extra one that doesn’t pertain at all. (Surprise!) Place the letter of the theme next to the correct scripture. Afterward, check to see how you did by looking up the scriptures. Put them on 3x5 cards or enter them into your computer (perhaps as a screen saver). Get empowered by the wind of God’s Spirit as you take in His Word!

 

Themes

a.      He must increase, but I must decrease.

b.      God is Spirit.

c.      If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you!

d.      . . . .among whom you shine as lights in the world.

 

Scripture listings

____ John 15:7

____ John 3:30

____ Philippians 2:15

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud John 15:5-7. Go around the group, sharing what these verses mean and how they apply to various daily situations they might encounter. Encourage testimonies of how group members have drawn power and strength from Jesus, their Vine, in times of trouble or challenge.

            Close the meeting with prayer, thanking the Lord, their Vine, for empowering each member with life, health and all blessings daily!

 

Prayer

Memorize John 15:7. Read it aloud as part of your prayer, and then thank the Lord that His Spirit has cleansed and purified you, getting you ready to receive great blessings now, and in the days ahead!