WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 6: WHEN THE SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH

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WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 6: WHEN THE SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH Acts 6:1-10 RECAP OF PART 5 In Part 5 , we explored the wall socket as a symbol of God, our ultimate power source. Just like a phone plugged into a socket through a charger, the believer must remain connected to God through Jesus to access divine strength. We learned that even the most anointed tool becomes powerless if unplugged from God. The Church in Acts grew because it was rooted in that divine source. Have you ever noticed how a phone emits a soft glowing light or a symbol when it’s charging? That glow isn’t the charge itself—it’s the evidence that charging is happening. In our spiritual journey, this glow is the presence of the Holy Spirit made visible in our lives. This is more than just being connected—it is the visible, tangible, and impactful expression of divine empowerment. The Holy Spirit doesn’t come into our lives to stay hidden. His presence is meant to transform us from within ...
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WHEN HEAVEN DOWNLOADS POWER: REFILLING VS INFILLING. PART 4: THE CHARGER, JESUS OUR MEDIATOR: STAYING CONNECTED TO CHRIST, OUR LIFELINE


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 device remains powerless.



🔌 Jesus: The Mediating Connector

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” — 1 Timothy 2:5


In Acts 6:5, Stephen was described as “full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.” That didn’t happen automatically. It came from a life deeply connected to the source—through Jesus.


Just as a charger links a phone to the power socket, Jesus bridges the gap between man and God. Without Him, we are spiritually dead—cut off from divine life. He is the one who allows the flow of power, wisdom, grace, and spiritual strength to reach us.


When you plug in your phone, the charger ensures the smooth transfer of energy. When you come to Jesus in prayer, worship, or surrender, He ensures a smooth flow of spiritual empowerment from heaven into your life.



Application

Are you connected to Jesus, or are you trying to serve God without plugging into Christ? Many believers are spiritually drained because they’ve neglected the very channel God has provided for divine strength.


To be used like Stephen and the early deacons, you must stay plugged into Jesus daily. He not only saves us—He sustains us.




💡Key Point

Just as the charger is the lifeline between the phone and the wall socket, Jesus is our lifeline to God. Through Him, believers access power, grace, and strength for daily living and ministry. Staying connected to Him is the secret to a life that glows with wisdom and Spirit-filled effectiveness (Acts 6:5).





🙏🏾Prayer

Jesus, thank You for being my eternal Charger—my connection to the Father. Forgive me for the times I’ve tried to run on my own strength. Help me to remain fully plugged into You, drawing life, light, and wisdom from heaven daily. May I be like Stephen—full of faith and the Holy Spirit—because I never disconnect from You. Amen.





🤔 Reflection


Are you trying to serve God without plugging into Jesus daily?


Have you mistaken spiritual activity for spiritual connectivity?


What practices can you adopt to stay continually connected to Christ as your life-source?





🧭 Next Part (Part 5):

In Part 5, we’ll move from the Charger to the Wall Socket—representing God, the ultimate source of power and strength. Because even the best charger is useless if it isn’t connected to the real source. Let’s explore how our Father fuels everything from above.




💬 Let’s Talk

When was the last time you truly felt “plugged in” spiritually? Was it during worship, a fast, or quiet time? Share how you recharge spiritually and how Jesus has been your spiritual charger in moments of weakness.



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