Turkey

Disciple-making Principle: Be Completely Emptied to be Completely Filled

We often have beliefs about our rights and we fight to hold on to them. When we surrender our privileges to the Lord, we deliberately empty ourselves. Then we experience greater freedom to follow his leading and there is greater space in our hearts to be filled with his Holy Spirit. 

Philippians 2:7-8

"Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
    he took the humble position of a slave
    and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
    he humbled himself in obedience to God
    and died a criminal’s death on a cross."

Luke 4:1

"Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness"

Prayer Point:

Jesus, you didn't deserve to be a slave. You had the right to enjoy all your divine privileges. Thank you for giving those up and choosing to be a slave and be born as a human. Help your church in Turkey follow your example and empty themselves so they can be filled with the Holy Spirit like you were. We're so thankful that your humble obedience brought us into your family. We pray for your disciples in Turkey to be full of the Holy Spirit just like Jesus. Open their eyes to what you want them to give up so more of your Spirit can fill them. Thank you that one day you will receive all the glory and honour you deserve! Guide and empower your servants by the Holy Spirit so each one can partner with you in hurrying up the day when every knee bows before you.

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