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Sunquist writes about four dimensions of the role of the Holy Spirit in mission. 1. God’s mission is, from first to last, the work of the Holy Spirit. 2. Being ‘reasonable’ vs. being lead by the Holy Spirit. We should listen and respond to the Spirit’s promptings. 3. Spiritual labors open the way for the Spirit to work in mission. ‘Do something’ vs. ‘wait’ for the Lord. 4. Communications is the important missional instrument, which includes the insights from the Spirit through visions, dreams, and prophetic words. The second point stands out to me the most. It could be because I personally have a logically oriented mindset, and my friends describe me as a man of reason. Also, while being engaged in the mission work in Ukraine, I have seen

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