The Work Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2)

The Holy Spirit has several functions in the life of the Believer.  It's important to remember that the Holy Spirit is described as our "Comforter," "Advocate," and "Helper."  If the Believer really expects to move in the power of God, then they must learn to be guided by the Holy Spirit rather than what they see, feel, and sense.

The Holy Spirit has four functions in the life of the Believer:

1.  He Reveals Things To Us

 

I Corinthians 2:9-12 - But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have enter into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.  For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

It is the Holy Spirit who reveals to us the "deep" things of God!  As we read the Word of God, His Spirit shows us what we need to know.

2.  He Quickens Us

John 6:63 - It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

Too many people are "quickened" by their emotions rather than by the Spirit!  This kind of "quickening" is more soul and flesh rather than spirit.  It's the Spirit that quickens us or makes us alive!

3.  He Leads Us And Guides Us

 

Romans 8:14 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Don't allow emotions, hearsay, or feelings to lead you!  All these can be deceptive and possibly lead us in the wrong direction.  The Holy Spirit is the only dependable guide in your life.  Allow Him to lead and guide your steps.

4.  He Bears Witness With Us

  

Romans 8:16 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

As Believers the Holy Spirit will always bear witness with our spirit that we are the Children of God!  

Be aware of the work the the Holy Spirit in your life.  Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal things to you? To quicken you? To lead and guide you?  He is ready, are you?