Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7
How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read. How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.
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A Spring of Living Water – John 4:13-14
Jesus invites us to take from him living water that will spring up in us to eternal life. It will satisfy, unlike the water of this world.
On Being Filled With the Spirit – Ephesians 5:18-20
Be filled with the Spirit, lifting your voices in song together with the church. And being thankful in all things, whether good or bad.
The Distinguishing Mark of God’s People – Exodus 33:16
And I believe that is true for us today as well. It is God’s presence within me, the Holy Spirit, that makes me different from my neighbors and co-workers. And that is a distinguishing mark that should be evident to those around me who are not a part of God’s kingdom. They should be able to see God at work within us.
Groanings, Part 3 – The Holy Spirit – Romans 8:26-27
I express my heart and mind in words that are so often inadequate to express my thoughts. But I do not have to worry about the inadequacy of my words. The Holy Spirit is bringing my petitions to the Father in a very adequate fashion. Thanks to the Holy Spirit, the sufficiency of my prayer is not dependent on my own limited expression.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, one in essence with the Father and the Son, but distinct in the role he plays in our salvation. The Holy Spirit brings conviction of sin to the world, enables us to live as believers, and equips us for service in the Kingdom.
The Spirit of Power, Love and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse is particularly meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love and self-discipline. We don’t have to serve him in our own power, with own own limited supply of love, or otherwise depending on self. He gives us all we need.
The Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
While many books on character development have been written, the most effective way to develop into people of real character is to walk with the Holy Spirit. When we do, the fruit of the Spirit will be obvious in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Self Examination – 2 Corinthians 13:5
When is the last time you performed a spiritual self examination? It is something we are instructed to do. Test yourself. Is your life different because you are a Christian? Or are you pretty much like the culture around you? Is the Holy Spirit producing his fruit in you?
The Holy Spirit, our Translator – 1 Corinthians 2:11-12
Apart from the Holy Spirit, we are incapable of understanding the things of God. But God has graciously provided us with his Spirit to help us to understand what he has given us as well as how to live for him.