Acknowledging the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church

Often in many gatherings of believers or in church meetings, people pray to invite the Holy Spirit into their midst. However, what does Scripture actually say? Jesus Himself declared, “For where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). This shows that the Lord is already present whenever believers gather in His name. Indeed, God has always been with His people, and He does not require an invitation to be present among His children.

Furthermore, nowhere in Scripture do we see the Apostles inviting the Holy Spirit into their assemblies. Rather, they gathered in faith, obedience, and expectation, fully aware that the Spirit of God was already with and within them.

Bible references: Matthew 18:20; Luke 24:49; John 14:16-18; Acts 2:1-4, 42; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Hebrews 13:5.