WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 4: THE CHARGER, JESUS OUR MEDIATOR: STAYING CONNECTED TO CHRIST, OUR LIFELINE

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WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 4: THE CHARGER, JESUS OUR MEDIATOR: STAYING CONNECTED TO CHRIST, OUR LIFELINE Acts 6:1-10 Recap of Part 3 In Part 3 , we explored the analogy of the mobile phone as a symbol of the believer. Like phones, Christians must be regularly charged to remain functional and impactful. Acts 6:3 taught us that spiritual service demands spiritual strength. Being full of the Spirit and wisdom is not optional—it’s essential. Think about your phone again. It may be beautifully designed, fully capable, and even recently upgraded. But all of that means nothing if it doesn’t have access to power—and more importantly, a way to receive it. That’s where the charger comes in. In our spiritual journey, Jesus is that Charger. He is the connector between us and the divine source of power—God. Without Jesus, our access to heaven’s strength, wisdom, and grace is impossible. The charger may not be the actual source of electricity, but without it, the devic...
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WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 3: SPIRITUAL CONNECTIVITY – POWERED FOR PURPOSE: STAYING SPIRITUALLY ONLINE

 


WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING.

PART 3: SPIRITUAL CONNECTIVITY – POWERED FOR PURPOSE: STAYING SPIRITUALLY ONLINE


Acts 6:1-10


Recap of Part 2:

In Part 2, we explored the concept of infilling—being saturated, not just revived, by the Holy Spirit. We saw that infilling is not a one-time event but an ongoing experience. The believer who walks in constant infilling lives above limitations, functions with divine boldness, and overflows with purpose and power.


What Is Spiritual Connectivity?

Imagine a brand-new, fully charged smartphone—but with no SIM card, no Wi-Fi, or no network signal. The apps are there. The features are active. But there’s no access to updates, no downloads, and no communication.
That's exactly what happens when a Christian is full, but not connected. You may have energy, charisma, gifts—even passion. But without spiritual connectivity, you are not aligned to the network of divine assignment and guidance. Being connected is what downloads instructions, wisdom, direction, and clarity from heaven.


📱The Analogy: You Are the Phone

Phone = You, the believer

Battery charge = Your spiritual strength and power (refilling/infilling)

Network signal = Your connectivity to God’s agenda

Apps and functions = Your gifts, calling, and potential

Spiritual connectivity= What makes all the above useful, guided, and impactful

A disconnected phone is not useless—it’s just limited. It cannot download updates, receive calls, or function fully.


📖 Acts 6:1–10 – The Need for Spirit-Filled, Connected Believers

In Acts 6, the early church faced a challenge: widows were being neglected in food distribution. Instead of panicking or overloading themselves, the apostles said:
“Choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom...” (Acts 6:3)


Why? Because the situation didn’t just need manpower—it needed Spirit-powered, spiritually connected people.
Stephen, Philip, and the others weren’t just present—they were in sync with heaven, connected to God’s wisdom, and operating in divine empowerment.



🔑 KEY POINT:

The church didn’t just look for volunteers—they looked for Spirit-filled, connected believers. Like fully charged phones with strong signal bars, these men could receive, respond to, and release heaven’s solutions to earth’s problems.




🧠 Reflection Questions

1. Am I just full of power but out of sync with God’s direction?

2. When last did I clearly hear from God regarding my daily assignment?

3. What interrupts my spiritual signal? Is it distractions, sin, or noise?





🙏🏾Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for making me spiritually active. But I don’t just want to be active—I want to be connected. Keep me from spiritual busyness that lacks divine alignment. Help me to remain deeply plugged into You, the true source of my strength. Like a mobile device thrives when connected to its power source, may I thrive daily through consistent connection with You. Let my life radiate the kind of fullness that only comes from staying in tune with Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.





Next Part (Part 4):

“The Charger – Jesus the Mediator”
Being a phone and having signal means little without a charger. In Part 4, we’ll unpack how Jesus, our Mediator, is the only access point through which the believer draws power from God. Without Him, no amount of desire or discipline can sustain us. The charger connects the phone to the source—and Jesus is that divine connector.





💬 Let’s Talk

What do you think the the spiritual “network signal” looks like in your life?
Can you identify moments when you were full but not spiritually connected?
What practices help you stay in divine sync—like prayer, fasting, or meditating on God’s Word?

💬 Drop your answers. Let’s keep the connection alive.




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