Charles H. Spurgeon said, "In many places dedicated to the Lord, the name of Jesus is too often kept in the background. The Holy Spirit is almost entirely neglected, and very little is said concerning His sacred influence. ... May God send us a Christ exalting, Spirit loving ministry."
Spurgeon's ministry should be focused upon the Lord Jesus Christ. When Christ is exalted the Holy Spirit will work among us. The Holy Spirit always works to exalt Jesus Christ (John 16:7-11). When Christ is neglected in our ministry, we are ineffective. When we honor the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit will work among our churches.
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit worked in the hearts of people. The promise of the Father was fulfilled just as Jesus had spoken (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit came with great power to exalt Jesus as Lord. The Holy Spirit was sent to draw people to Jesus. Three thousand repented and received Jesus as Lord that very day. Believers were filled with the Holy Spirit to exalt Jesus Christ as Lord.
Spurgeon's ministry exalted Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Our focus must be upon the Lord Jesus Christ. The reason for that is simple. The Holy Spirit's ministry is effective through the church, when the focus is on Jesus our Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3).
