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(KJV) Galatians 3:5

He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

The Ongoing Power of His Spirit: Reflections on Galatians 3:5

When we think about our relationship with God, it is easy to view faith as something entirely quiet and internal. We focus on the peace in our hearts and the invisible change in our desires. While the inner transformation of being “born again” is a beautiful reality, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit is also a visible, dynamic, and disruptive force.

In Galatians 3:5, Paul asks a piercing question to a church that was losing its way:

“So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?”

Paul points the Galatians back to a undeniable reality: they had seen God move. By looking closely at the language Paul uses, we can discover three powerful truths about how the Holy Spirit wants to move in our lives today.

1. A Continuous Outpouring

Paul uses specific present-tense words for “give” and “work” in this verse. This means God’s supply of the Spirit is not a one-time event locked in the past. It is an ongoing, continuous outpouring. God is actively providing His Spirit and actively working among us right now. The supernatural life is meant to be a daily reality, not a historical memory.

2. Power You Can See

For Paul, receiving the Holy Spirit was never just an invisible, abstract concept. The word used for “miracles” is dunamis—the very same Greek word used for “power” when Jesus promised the arrival of the Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:8).

The Spirit’s presence reveals itself through God’s supernatural power working in obvious, outward ways. While the Spirit absolutely works within us to mature our character, He also works among us through spiritual gifts, healings, and supernatural expressions to strengthen the church and communicate His message to the world (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).

3. Sparked by Faith, Not Effort

The central mystery of Galatians 3:5 is how this power is released. It does not come from human effort, legalistic rule-following, or trying to earn God’s favor. It comes purely through the “hearing with faith.”

When we simply believe God’s promises and rely on Christ’s finished work, the floodgates open. Spiritual conversion and the baptism in the Holy Spirit naturally overflow into the miraculous when we stop striving and start trusting.

Walking in the Power Today

The Holy Spirit wants to do a complete work in your life. He wants to dwell within you for personal salvation, empower you with the baptism of the Spirit for bold ministry, and continuously work miracles around you to reveal His authority. Let go of the need to earn His presence, look up in faith, and expect His power to move today.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the incredible gift of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You that You do not ration Your presence, but that You continuously supply us with Your power. Forgive us for the times we have tried to rely on our own strength or reduced our faith to mere routine.

We lift our hearts to You in faith right now. We ask for a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit. Let Your dunamis power move in our lives, our families, and our churches. Work miracles among us, Lord, so that the world may see Your visible authority and love. Strengthen our hearts, activate our spiritual gifts, and help us walk boldly in the power of His Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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