Quench Not The Spirit

"Quench not the Spirit. " - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Every one of us should expect to receive from God some burden to be discharged through prayer. It is as we faithfully discharge it that He entrusts to us fresh ones. The only reason we do not receive more is that we have neglected to discharge those He has already given. Unload them in prayer, and we shall find His reward is to trust us with new and weightier responsibilities.

It is vital to be sensitive in our spirits to God, for it is all too possible, by quenching the Holy Spirit, to forfeit this ministry. Should we do so, the way of recovery is to confess to Him our sin, then to respond faithfully and instantly to each new Spirit-given impression. Has He laid someone on your heart? Send up an appeal to God for him at once. Oh, my friend, if you hope to serve God usefully, recover your lost burden! Be faithful in prayer. The instant you are moved to pray, pray!

A Table In the Wilderness (by Watchman Nee 主僕倪柝聲弟兄)

Read the Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5