The Holy Spirit (Part 5)

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead and it ought to be our earnest desire to know the Holy Spirit and to have an intimate relationship with Him.  This is possible because He lives in us because our bodies are the temple of God.  Having the Holy Spirit indwelling the believer, there are many things that He does for us.  In this post I want to mention just six of the most important works of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

1.  He Reveals Things To Us.  Paul told the Corinthians: "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered 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."  (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).  It is through the Holy Spirit that the believer understands many of the mysteries of God.  That is part of His work in our life.

2.  He Quickens Us.  To be quickened means to "make alive."  To many people are influenced by emotion or hype and not the quickening of the Holy Spirit.  Emotion is soul and flesh, not spirit.

3.  He Leads Us And Guides Us.  "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." (Romans 8:14).  Don't allow emotions, hearsay, or what you feel to lead you.  Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to lead and guide you.

4.  He Bears Witness With Us.  "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God." (Romans 8:16).  How do we know we are saved?  God's Spirit (the Holy Spirit) will agree with our spirit that we belong to Him.

5.  He Teaches Us And Brings Things To Our Remembrance.  Jesus told the disciples that "...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."  (John 14:26).  Don't forget the anointing abides in you.  It is there to direct you and it is ever present.

6.  He Gives Us Victory Over Sin.  You have to make the decision which way to walk.  The Holy Spirit's job is to keep you "enlightened" as to what is right and wrong, but the decision to follow the right path is yours.  Once you make that decision, the Spirit's job is to then give you the power and victory over sin. (Romans 8:1-5).

There are many many other works that the Holy Spirit will do in your life and these are a few of the important ones.  Take advantage of what God does for you in the power of the Holy Spirit. Don't flounder around wondering how you are going to make it.  God has already provided the victory and the Holy Spirit is your power!

-- Pastor Temple