Thank you to all who donate to our Pantry.

Currently we need Cans of Baked Beans, Conditioner & 2-minute Noodles.

Also, very low on: Tinned Vegetables, Large Tuna Cans & Long-Life Milk.

Thank you for helping us to help others.

by Evaena Sumbayak

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You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you (Romans 8:9a).

Read Romans 8:1–17

In this season of Pentecost, we are reminded of the profound role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Today’s text offers us a powerful message about the contrast between living according to the flesh and living by the Spirit. The flesh, marked by sin, leads to death, while the Spirit brings life, enabling us to live righteously.

Paul emphasises that the Spirit of God is not a distant force but dwells within us. This is the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, and it is through this Spirit that we experience spiritual resurrection. Although our physical bodies are still subject to sin and death, the Spirit brings us life through righteousness, transforming us from the inside out.

Living by the Spirit is more than just following rules; it is about embracing a new way of life empowered by God’s presence. The Spirit guides us to resist the desires of the flesh and live in a way that reflects God’s righteousness. It is through the Spirit that we participate in God’s redemptive story, not merely as passive followers but as active witnesses to God’s love and power.

Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not confined to the early church but is alive and working in believers today. The Spirit empowers us to live out God’s will, to love others, and to be agents of change in the world. He is a continuous presence, equipping us to reflect God’s character in our daily lives.

In this Pentecost season, let us open our hearts to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and be reminded of the new life we have in Christ, both now and in eternity.

How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life? To what degree are you allowing the Spirit to guide your actions, shape your character and lead you toward a life of righteousness and peace?

Pray for the National Committee Lutheran World Federation in Indonesia (KN-LWF), as the Spirit works in and through it to bring life-transforming grace to others.

Evaena Sumbayak is the Program Officer, Gender Justice, Child Policy, Disability and Education, at KN-LWF, Indonesia.