A few years ago I was asked to preach at a large event in Atlanta. I inquired as to the theme of the occasion, and the pastor who invited me said, "I want you to preach as if it were your last sermon. If you had only one more opportunity to proclaim the Word, what message would it be? Preach that!" What a quandary! What should I preach? I first thought to preach about the omnipotence and love of God the Father. Then I reconsidered, "But I must preach about Jesus, his death and resurrection and the salvation he offers to the world." But, I realized as I continued to think about it, I simply could not leave out the Holy Spirit, for he is the indwelling God who quickens, instructs, and empowers the Christian. But all of this was far too much for any one sermon. Who is able to adequately handl…