Give Me a Measure of Thy Spirit Lord
E.A. Johnston passionately prays for a transformative measure of the Holy Spirit to convict, strengthen, and empower believers for faithful witness and holy living.
In this devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston earnestly prays for a transformative measure of the Holy Spirit to fill and empower believers. He emphasizes the need for spiritual conviction to see sin and hell clearly, the faith to overcome worldly desires, and the purification necessary to reflect God's glory. Johnston calls believers to be vessels of grace, empowered to witness boldly to a lost world. This message encourages a deep dependence on the Spirit for holy living and effective ministry.
Full Transcript
Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will transform every inch of me. Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will allow me to glimpse eternity. Let me see sin in all its blackness.
Let me see hell in all its horrors. Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will strengthen me and quicken me. Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will make me dead to sell for thee.
Grant me the faith from Hebrews 11. Grant me the faith to storm your heaven. Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will nail every desire to thy cross.
Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will purge and burn out all the dross. Let me reflect thy glorious face. Use me as your vessel of grace.
Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, to witness to this perishing race. Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will convict me, consume me, and fuel me to burn out for thee.
Sermon Outline
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- Prayer for a measure of the Spirit to transform every part of the believer
- Desire to see sin and hell clearly through the Spirit's conviction
- Longing for spiritual strength and quickening
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- Request for faith as exemplified in Hebrews 11
- Seeking power to overcome worldly desires through the cross
- Purification and burning away of spiritual dross
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- Reflection of God's glory through a Spirit-filled life
- Being used as a vessel of grace
- Empowerment to witness to a perishing world
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IV
- Conviction, consumption, and fueling by the Spirit
- Commitment to burn out for God’s purposes
- Continuous dependence on the Spirit for holy living
Key Quotes
“Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will transform every inch of me.” — E.A. Johnston
“Grant me the faith from Hebrews 11. Grant me the faith to storm your heaven.” — E.A. Johnston
“Give me a measure of thy spirit, Lord, that will convict me, consume me, and fuel me to burn out for thee.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Pray daily for the Holy Spirit to transform and empower your life.
- Seek faith that enables you to overcome worldly desires and boldly approach God.
- Allow the Spirit to purify your heart so you can reflect God's glory and witness effectively.