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The Holy Spirit |
As we are
near to celebrating Pentecost this coming weekend, it is timely to consider 2
questions.
1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
2. What does the Holy Spirit do?
These are
big questions to ponder and we should continue to bring them to prayer right throughout the
year. However, let us now consider the
essence of these questions now.
Who is the Holy Spirit:
There
are 7 ways the Bible introduces the Person of the Holy Spirit.
1. Holy Spirit as Power as shown in
Acts 1:9
2. Holy Spirit as Purifier as shown in
Ez 36:25-27
3. Holy Spirit as Liberator as shown in
2 Cor 3:17-18
4. Holy Spirit as Wisdom as shown in Jn
14:26
5. Holy Spirit as Judge as shown in Jn
16:7-8.
6. Holy Spirit as Strength as shown in 1 John 4:4
7. Holy Spirit as New Life as shown in
Ez 37
Each of these ways gives us insight and understanding as to the Person of the Holy Spirit.
We need to ask the Holy Spirit to give us Himself in these ways in our
lives. From these 7 ways, is there 1 or
more ways that resonate with you now or is there a special way you need the
Holy Spirit to act in your life right now?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
2. Defends us from lies Jn 14: 24-26
3. Prays through us. Romans 8 26-27.
4. Creates Unity Eph 4:4-6
5. Makes Scripture come alive 1 Cor2:12
6. Helps us know we are God’s beloved children Romans 8 14-17
7. Equips us with spiritual gifts 1 Cor 12 4-7
Do you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit?
As we lead up to Pentecost, let us
consider our relationship with the Holy Spirit and ask Him boldly to work
powerfully in these ways not only for yourself but also for the whole community.
