The Work Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3)

The Holy Spirit has so much to offer the believer, it is vital that we take advantage of all He does for us.  Second only to learning who Jesus is and what He has done, the study of the Holy Spirit is one of the most important subjects you can learn about.  After you accept Jesus, it is imperative that you understand that you do not stand alone!  But the Holy Spirit is going to be in you to help you in your Christian walk. In this post I want to continue with a list of the functions the Holy Spirit has in the life of the Believer.

1.  He Teaches Us And Brings Things To Our Remembrance

John 14:26 -- "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."  It is the job of the Holy Spirit to help us "remember" things that have been revealed to us in the Scripture.  That is why it is so important to read, study, meditate, and even memorize passages in the Bible.  How can the Holy Spirit bring something to your remembrance that was never there?

2.  He Gives Us Victory Over Sin

Romans 8:1-5 -- It is the "...law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (that) hath made me free from the law of sin and death."  You need to begin to look at yourself as someone who has victory over sin!  As a Child of God, you no longer are bound or a servant of sin!  "Whom the Son has set free, is free indeed!"

3.  He Flows Out Of Us

John 7:37-39 -- There was a time when the Holy Spirit dwelt "with" the people of God, but now he dwells "in" God's people (John 14:17).  After the resurrection of Jesus, He returned to heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in the lives of the Believers.  This amazing event happened on the Day of Pentecost when the Spirit descended upon the disciples of Christ in Acts 2.  This same Spirit fills the lives of all Believers today.

4.  He Empowers Us For Service

Acts 1:8 -- The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of the Believer is so they can be witnesses for Christ and carry on the work He began.  God knew we couldn't fulfill the Great Commission without the power of the Holy Spirit.

Are  you taking full advantage of the Spirit's working in your life?  Are  you allowing Him to "flow" out of you and empower you for service?  If not, then begin doing so today!