THE BEAUTY OF SERVING WITH THE SPIRIT

NOVEMBER 3, 2025

For God is my witness, whom I serve

with my spirit in the gospel of his Son,

that without ceasing I make mention of

you always in my prayers

(Romans 1:9).

One of the most striking thoughts from Romans

chapter 1 is the Apostle Paul's revelation on

serving through the Spirit as read in our opening scripture.

It emphasizes the consciousness of the spiritual in our

Christian service.

Paul didn't say he served God with his mind or body,

but with his spirit. This is so important because Christianity

is a spiritual walk, a spiritual ministry, and our service must

be offered through the Spirit to be acceptable to God. Paul

wasn't speaking metaphorically; rather, he was showing

us how to carry out our divine assignments.

Serving God with your spirit is about serving from the

inward man, engaging spiritual truths, and ministering

from a place of depth in the Holy Spirit. This is not head

knowledge or mechanical duty; it's priestly service from

the inner man. Then, in the latter part of the opening

scripture, he says, "...without ceasing I make mention

of you always in my prayers" (Romans 1:9). This was

also from his spirit. He was making intercession with the

intensity of one who is fully conscious of spiritual realities.

He didn’t stop there; in verse 12, he adds, "...that I

may be comforted together with you by the mutual

faith both of you and me." Recall that he had expressed

his desire to see the saints in Rome in verse 11, saying,

“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some

spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established.” The

impartation wasn't one-sided; it required their mutual faith.

He was coming to strengthen them, but they were also

going to be a source of encouragement to him by their own

faith and response. This is the beauty of fellowship with

the Spirit, when we serve God with our spirits, we give and

receive of His grace and knowledge. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of serving you

with my spirit in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m

conscious of the operations of the Spirit in my life, His

wisdom, guidance and grace, to impart others with the

blessings of the Gospel. I walk in the power of your Spirit

today, producing fruits and works of righteousness, in

Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 1:9-12 NKJV; Romans 12:11; Philippians 3:3

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 3 & Jeremiah 38-40

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 9:18-27 & 1 Chronicles 3