Knowing The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not just a feeling; He is God Himself. He is all-powerful and present everywhere, yet He is also deeply personal. When we accept Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to indwell within us, serving as our constant Guide, Comforter, and Helper.
The Holy Spirit's work begins in the heart. He empowers us by convicting us of sin and leading us through the process of sanctification, which is to make us more like Christ every day. Jesus promised that the Spirit would guide us into all truth, teaching us all things and bringing His words back to our remembrance when we need them most.
As we walk with Him, the Holy Spirit produces a beautiful harvest in our character. This is known as the Fruit of the Spirit and includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Instead of struggling in our own strength, we begin to see these qualities grow naturally within us, helping us live more like Christ everyday.
What a gift to know that we are never alone. We have the Spirit of Truth dwelling within us, empowering us to live a life that honors God. It is not one time thing to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit, but a daily walk of yielding to Him. Praise Him forever!
John 14:26
[Jesus said] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
1 Corinthians 6:19
What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Acts 1:8
[Jesus said] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you..
Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Acts 2:38
Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:16
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.