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Does God sometimes seem far away—separate and unconcerned about what is happening
in our lives? According to John 14:16 the feeling is merely an illusion, for Jesus
promised He would constantly be with each one of us, in the form of the Holy
Spirit. The Holy Spirit links heaven and earth—God and each of us.
The Holy Spirit has been active among people from the beginning of creation.
In Old Testament times, the Holy Spirit ministered through select national
leaders, prophets, priests, and kings. However, after Jesus rose from the dead,
every believer is privileged to be touched and set apart for ministry by the
Spirit.
Regretfully, many of us walk around unaware of this holy Power present within
us. In preparing a lesson for my Senior High Sunday school class, I listed some
of the ways the Holy Spirit ministers in and through us:
The
Holy Spirit reveals the truth about God.
John
14: 17a
The
Holy Spirit is our helper.
He
teaches us.
He
reminds us of Jesus' words.
John
14:26
The
Holy Spirit teaches what is right and wrong
He
announces God's judgment.
John
16:8
The
Holy Spirit brings us messages from God.
He
gives insight into future events.
John
16: 13
The
Holy Spirit empowers us to minister.
He
helps us be witnesses for God.
Acts
1:8
The
Holy Spirit strengthens us when we are weak.
He
prays for us.
Romans
8:26
The
Holy Spirit gives us gifts to use in ministering.
1
Corinthians 12:4
The
Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit in us.
Galatians
5:22-23
This list is very incomplete. There is so much more that God, in the
person of the Holy Spirit, does.
Personally, what struck me the most as I prepared this study is that the
Holy Spirit is God present within every believer. GOD IS IN US—in you and in
me . . . ALWAYS—all day, every day. Now that is an awesome thought fact!
What Scriptures would you add to this list? Out of all that you know
about the Holy Spirit, what brings you the most peace and comfort?
Blessings!
Pam
©2014 Pamela D. Williams
