The Holy Spirit, part of the Trinity, is an active force at work in the lives of Christian believers. The Holy Spirit does his work by making Christ present among us, and using us as a vehicle to do His work here on Earth. He provides and guides us through scripture to be Christ-like in our thinking and actions; in our love and compassion for others; in our confidence in knowing that Jesus not only saved us but provided another to carry us through whatever happens. The Holy Spirit gives us joy, peace and the knowledge that we are never alone.
Whenever the Holy Spirit is at work, so is self-surrender (humility) and freedom. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, our flesh is under control and we can be used by God to do His will. The Holy Spirit is our guide, not only to show us the way, but to go with us by providing gifts and influences to do God's work and will.
" He shall teach all truth, and keep back nothing profitable, for he will show things to come." John 16:15 (NIV).
To be led into a truth is more than to know it; it is not only to have the notion of it in our heads, but to relish and savour the power of it in our hearts.
All the gifts and graces of the Spirit are to glorify Christ. It behooves all of us to ask, whether the Holy Spirit has begun a good work in our hearts? Without clear understanding of our guilt and danger we never can understand the value of Christ's salvation; but when we are brought to know ourselves truthfully, we begin to see greater the value of the Redeemer.
Thank you Holy Spirit!
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment John 16:7-8 (NIV)
Whenever the Holy Spirit is at work, so is self-surrender (humility) and freedom. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, our flesh is under control and we can be used by God to do His will. The Holy Spirit is our guide, not only to show us the way, but to go with us by providing gifts and influences to do God's work and will.
" He shall teach all truth, and keep back nothing profitable, for he will show things to come." John 16:15 (NIV).
To be led into a truth is more than to know it; it is not only to have the notion of it in our heads, but to relish and savour the power of it in our hearts.
All the gifts and graces of the Spirit are to glorify Christ. It behooves all of us to ask, whether the Holy Spirit has begun a good work in our hearts? Without clear understanding of our guilt and danger we never can understand the value of Christ's salvation; but when we are brought to know ourselves truthfully, we begin to see greater the value of the Redeemer.
Thank you Holy Spirit!
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment John 16:7-8 (NIV)
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