Power To Serve God's Purpose! Conclusion

Jesus was full of the Holy Ghost and possessed the power to serve God’s purpose. Then came the beginning of the testing. Ryrie states that Satan’s intention was to make Christ sin so as to thwart God’s plan for the redemption of man by disqualifying the Savior. But, this event was not for the benefit of Satan. The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness and God’s purpose was to prove His Son to be sinless and thus a worthy Savior. Ryrie states further that it is clear that Jesus was actually tempted and it is equally clear that He was sinless.

Luke 4:2-13 gives the details of the confrontation of Jesus, the Son of Truth and the Deceiver, Satan. The grueling encounter continued for 40 days and Satan used all his best tactics but he had no power over the Son of Truth. All he could do was to walk away from the battlefield in defeat. But, Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit! Luke 4:14, “And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.”

This classic battle has repeated itself every day since that time. The same scenario has played out in our lives. The Truth has prevailed and the deceiver is defeated. That is God’s Plan!

After His departure, Jesus sent the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us into the fullness of our relationship with God. The fruit of that relationship will cause us to seek for and walk in God’s purpose for our lives. It is expedient that we experience the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. It is equally important that we yield to His leading so as to recognize God’s purpose in us. It is not enough that our days are filled with “good” works but our works must have their origin in God’s directive for us.

Power to serve God’s purpose only comes in the power of the Holy Ghost! That is why we must experience regeneration and the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. Submission and obedience to the Holy Spirit is the only way we have the Power To Serve God’s Purpose!