HUTCHINSON, KANSAS – As we enter the year 2024, many are looking for signs of hope and inspiration for the days ahead. The Rev. David Blair, leader pastor at The River Church in Hutchinson, shares a message of hope and empowerment for the new year. In his recent reflections, Blair reveals a vision of “explosion” that he believes is coming – an explosion of the Holy Spirit’s power and goodness.
Reflecting on his prayers for the new year, Blair emphasizes the idea of the Holy Spirit’s explosive power, drawing from various verses in the Bible to illustrate his point. He highlights a verse from Colossians 1:11, emphasizing the concept of being filled with hope through the explosive power of the Holy Spirit. Blair encourages readers to consider the possibility of experiencing a sudden increase in God’s goodness and power in their lives.
Drawing from Acts 1:8, Blair delves into the concept of receiving power from the Holy Spirit and becoming witnesses for the divine message. He emphasizes the Greek word “Dunamis,” translated as power and likened to English word dynamite, to illustrate the magnitude of the spiritual power available to believers.
The reverend also reflects on the notion of spiritual freedom, citing Psalms 107:13-16 to illustrate the idea of breaking free from chains and experiencing God’s miraculous kindness and mercy. He emphasizes the importance of hungry faith in triggering a spiritual explosion, drawing from Matthew 5:6 to underscore the concept of seeking righteousness and being filled with divine blessings.
Blair concludes with a message of resilience, acknowledging the inevitable challenges and attacks that may come, but emphasizing the importance of standing firm in faith until the promised spiritual explosion arrives. His message resonates with the hope that others may also experience a powerful touch of the Holy Spirit in their lives in the year 2024.