From Luke 17:20-21, let’s reflect on what it means for the Kingdom of God to be in our midst. 

Today, we reflect on how the church is a living organism, and is likened to a living body. 

All life flows from God, and all forms of life - spiritual and natural - speak of the existence and nature of God. 

Today we reflect on how the presence of the Holy Spirit gives joy to His people.

Today, we see how those who are truly filled with the Spirit, will do courageous acts of faith. 

We can all turn from God as the source of our rest and strength, and turn to idols. 

Today, we reflect on how The Holy Spirit transforms the thinking - the mindset - of those who receive Jesus. 

The Holy Spirit wants to enjoy the gift or righteousness, peace and joy, but also to grow in these attributes...

The Holy Spirit wants to fill us with hope (expectation) that Jesus will build a church community of joy and peace...

The Father comforts us so we can comfort others

The Holy Spirit wants to fill us with God’s love, and so drive out hopelessness and fill us with hope.

Jesus has promised to continue to work in us and through us by the Holy Spirit. So let’s believe His promise and ask to be filled...