"We will show them the Holy Spirit that lives in us"

Glyn and Susan, my colleagues in Gabs, have been supporting and starting Bible studies in various areas for the leaders of the Spiritual churches. There is one on going here in Francistown that I stop in and visit occasionally that meets every Monday evening. This past Monday evening the Francistown group finished one study and were gearing up for the next. They invited me to come and fellowship and partake in refreshments. When I arrived, the group was scattered throughout the room, finishing their exams. With great intent and focus they were al hoping they had listened well during the classes!
As the tests were being graded by Philemon and Mme Khaisa, the group of baruti lined up to receive the booklets for next session. I can tell you they did this with excitement and much conversation.
We then sat together, prayed and sang praise songs. Some of the songs were in English, and some in Setswana. All were very beautiful. I listened while several of the pastors spoke and was so blessed.
Part of the discussion was about other study groups in the area that were not so enthusiastic. Some of the pastors expressed disappointment and we discussed visiting them to see if there was something we could say to help and encourage. One maruti, who had been very quiet, spoke of his group's primary responsibilty in this. He talked of how he felt the study was increasing his knowledge and expending his awareness of the Holy Spirit's working in all our lives. He felt strongly that what we needed to do was to do what we are supposed to do first, and the Holy Spirit will be shown in this action.
I enjoyed this greatly, first there was the appreciation for the work Glyn and Susan have been doing to nurture these studies. Second, the results are awesome! If this group has anything to say about it, everyone will be doing these Bible studies! It certainly says a lot when every single member of the group queues for their next session with this excitement.
And for us, it is another indication that what we do influences others-that our love for Our God should be apparent-obvious to those around us.