As we meditated on Ezekiel’s vision of the river flowing from the temple, we grasped the significance of allowing the Holy Spirit to flow in our lives. Just as the river brought life and abundance wherever it went, so too does the Spirit in our lives as it is written in Psalms 1:3 “ That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers”. When  we’re filled with the Holy Spirit, it shows in how we live. 

“As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep.  He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist.  He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross.  He asked me, “Son of man, do you see this?” Ezekiel 47:3-6

Throughout our time of fasting and prayer, the message echoed clear: to be filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit. This filling isn’t merely a one-time event but a continual process—a constant renewal and replenishment of our spiritual life. It’s from this overflow that we derive the strength, wisdom, and passion to carry out the work entrusted to us by the Lord.

Living a life of holiness becomes a natural outflow of this deep connection. People who are filled with the Holy Spirit  are devoted to immersing themselves in God’s Word and meditation, finding direction through its teachings. Moreover, their prayer life reflects earnestness, as they seek guidance, strength, and intimacy with the Holy Spirit.

This time of fasting helped us understand that having a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit is like having a superpower for living a good and meaningful life. It helps us to bear fruits, live the holy life, and devote ourselves in the word and prayer.