The Holy Spirit was sent to help us make much of Christ--to reflect his glory to the world. So why do we try to live as if the Spirit isn't real? Are we afraid of truly being led by the Spirit?
"What if you grew up on a desert island with nothing but the Bible to read?" If you had nothing but Scripture to guide you, would your understanding of the Holy Spirit be far different from what it is today? -- Francis Chan
As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit-the Helper-so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ.
The holy spirit:
- Is a distinct person (Matthew 28:18), NOT a force like “The force be with you”
- He is to be treated as God (Acts 5:3,4)
- He lives in us (1 Corinthians 3:16)
- He is everywhere. In Psalm 139:7 it is written “Where can I go from your spirit”. He is everywhere the same time.
In Luke 1:37, it is written “For nothing is impossible for God”. He is all powerful, unlimited in power and ability. “I can do all things IN CHRIST who gives me strength”.
I have heard people say I have changed but I don’t realize it or I can’t quite grasp what I have done because I didn’t do anything. To me, I am just seeking Him and growing in the Lord with the least of effort because I know the Holy Spirit is in me guiding me. John 16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
- He is to be treated as God (Acts 5:3,4)
- He lives in us (1 Corinthians 3:16)
- He is everywhere. In Psalm 139:7 it is written “Where can I go from your spirit”. He is everywhere the same time.
In Luke 1:37, it is written “For nothing is impossible for God”. He is all powerful, unlimited in power and ability. “I can do all things IN CHRIST who gives me strength”.
I have heard people say I have changed but I don’t realize it or I can’t quite grasp what I have done because I didn’t do anything. To me, I am just seeking Him and growing in the Lord with the least of effort because I know the Holy Spirit is in me guiding me. John 16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
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