What is the Holy Spirit?
Luke 24:43-49, John 16:7-15
By J.D. Griffith
The question should be, WHO is the Holy Spirit? Why should we care?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity of God. He is
equal in standing to God the Father and God the Son. His relationship is
equal to them. He is the fulfillment of a promise made by God the Father
to everyone who has chosen to follow Jesus. He indwells each person who
has invited Jesus into their hearts. He lives within us as a new
creation; we are a child of God, claimed and sealed by the Holy Spirit’s
presence. He guarantees us that we belong to our Heavenly Father.
Kids and adults need the Holy Spirit’s divine presence. Jesus told His
disciples in Luke 24, in the Bible, to wait for this promise from the
Father before going out into the world. When the Holy Spirit came upon
them, they were overjoyed! They knew instantly when He took up residence
in their hearts. (Acts 2:2-5).
This divine presence helps us to achieve our divine calling. He equips
and empowers us. This gift from our Heavenly Father has a purpose. Jesus
called Him a Helper, who teaches us and brings to mind what we have
learned (John 14:26). He is our constant companion, who will never leave
us (John 14:16). He seeks to shape us into Christ’s likeness in our
attitudes, thoughts, priorities, acts and deeds.
All believers have this supernatural power to accomplish the work God
has for each of us to do. As we live and serve God in our normal
everyday lives, we testify to others the truth of who Jesus is.
Some people choose to live the Christian life in their own strength.
Bad move. Why not embrace power, strength and wisdom of
a helper who is as close as your own beating heart?
Don’t let pride rob you of this supernatural ability to live
victoriously in this fallen world.
Take Home Nugget
It’s human nature to want to be in control of things. It’s good
to have confidence on our abilities, but know this: confidence also
comes from God. Life can quickly spin out of our own control. God is a
prayer away, and is waiting for us to ask for His help. How silly would
it be to refuse a boat being offered when rising water threaten to
drown?
I choose to operate my life
in God’s strength and power.
The result is more than
my strength alone could tower.
