How to Continue Jesus's Work Through the Holy Spirit | Megan Fate Marshman
Listen to Megan Fate Marshman’s heartfelt message from HIM 2024. As a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, director of women’s ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps, and an author, Megan offers profound insights on living a faith-filled life. She shares personal experiences that weave a rich tapestry of wisdom for authentically navigating the Christian faith and trusting in God.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
The Continuation of Jesus's Work: Megan highlights Acts 1 and 2, focusing on Jesus's ascension and the Holy Spirit's descent. She reminds us that the Holy Spirit continues Jesus's work, empowering believers to transform others through love.
Reflecting on Jesus's Intent: Believers are encouraged to reflect on Jesus's work in their community and lives, aligning their actions with His intent through the Holy Spirit.
Predestination and the Holy Spirit's Intercession: Megan speaks on the predestined plan for believers to become more like Jesus, with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor guiding and supporting them through imperfections and trials.
Present Love and Acceptance: God's love and acceptance aren't reserved for the afterlife; they are available to believers now amidst their daily struggles and imperfections.
The Misconception of Easier Life: Megan addresses the misconception that following God makes life easier. She introduces "double imputation," where our sins are placed on Jesus and His righteousness on us, offering profound freedom and acceptance.
Confidence in God's Throne: Despite human faults, believers can approach God's throne confidently through their standing in Jesus. Megan highlights sanctification, where life experiences shape us to be more like Him.
The Great Commission's Call to Action: Megan emphasizes the Great Commission, assuring that Jesus's presence continues through the Holy Spirit, calling believers to actively engage in their faith journey.
Redefining “Good”: Megan challenges the American view of "good" as comfort and success, redefining it as being conformed to the image of Jesus through life's challenges.
Real-Life Biblical Examples: Megan reflects on biblical stories like Noah and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate how God uses difficult situations for good, emphasizing that deliverance draws us closer to Him.
DAILY TAKEAWAYS
Reflect on Acts 1 & 2: Meditate on the continuation of Jesus's work through the Holy Spirit in your life and church.
Align with Jesus's Intent: Consider daily if your actions and decisions reflect Jesus's will.
Embrace God's Accepting Love: Remember that God's love is present now, amidst current trials and imperfections.
Redefine “Good”: View challenges as opportunities to become more like Jesus.
Engage in the Great Commission: Actively participate in sharing Jesus’s love and teachings, reassured by His presence through the Holy Spirit.
Megan Fate Marshman
Megan Fate Marshman is determined to use her life to spread hope, share truth, and celebrate others. She is finishing her Doctorate of Ministry while serving as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps. She also shepherds women at Arbor Road Church in Long Beach, California.
Megan invests her time in people, writing books and Bible studies, and exploring all over the globe sharing the love of Jesus.
She recently released the Beautiful Word Bible Study: John (2022, Harper Collins). Other books include Meant for Good (2020, Zondervan), SelfLess (2017, David C Cook), and 7 Family Ministry Essentials with Dr. Michelle Anthony (2015, David C Cook).
Megan lives in Lakewood, California with her two boys, Foster and Jedidiah.