“He who supplies the Spirit to you…” (Gal. 3:5 NKJ).
In this verse the word supplies is the Greek word choregeo (khor-ayg-eh’-o). The history of this word is illuminating and inspiring. It comes from the Greek word chores (khor-os’) which referred to the ring in which round dances were held (hence our word chorus).
It came to be both a noun meaning “a chorus leader” and a verb meaning “to lead a chorus of singers.” Later it was applied to the act of furnishing the chorus at one’s own expense, to supplying everything necessary for the entire production.
At the community level, it became a position of honor and importance to “choregeo” any function, because of the great personal expense involved.
The word thus suggests an abundant supply, both materially and spiritually. So we could translate this phrase: “…He Who lavishes the Spirit on you…,” or “…the One Who is constantly supplying the Spirit to you in bountiful measure…”
Paul is not writing to these people of one single isolated incident of God’s provision in their lives. Rather, he is referring to a continuous floodtide of answered prayers, miracles, healings and deliverances. Although unbelievers may question God’s existence or His provision, the believer soon discovers a lavish supply of blessing from His generous nature.
God is the patron, the sponsor, the “angel,” the backer – the choregeo – the One Who has underwritten lavishly the total cost of our lifetime walk with Him. Jesus paid the total price of our redemption. Accepting Him starts us on a journey that is fully and lavishly provided for – from New Birth to New Jerusalem.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.