Tuesday, August 02, 2011

God the Spirit

Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God (Romans 8:14).

Who is God?

We worship the Holy Spirit, the Counselor who comes down to us from heaven. He dwells in our hearts; He gives us the ability to believe in things that cannot be seen or touched. He helps us to understand the teachings of God, which are written down for us in the Bible.

The Spirit of God gives us confidence. Each of us has experienced betrayal at the hands of people that we trusted. Everyone has been let down and disappointed by loved ones. Thankfully, God never goes back on His word; the LORD always keeps His promises. The Holy Spirit helps us to rely on God, even though we are reluctant to open our hearts in trust.

The Spirit of God gives us comfort. We make all sorts of mistakes, and some are beyond our power to fix. When we feel helpless or filled with self-loathing, the Holy Spirit touches us with peace. He reminds us that Christ died to forgive everything that we’ve done wrong. He assures us that God has solutions for any problem, no matter how hopeless things might seem.

The Spirit of God offers us wisdom and guidance. There are times when we are confused. Am I hearing the truth, or being taken advantage of? In a sea of conflicting opinions, who is right and who is wrong? When it is time to make a decision, which way forward should I choose? These are times when the Holy Spirit wants us to pray and ask for help. These are times when He urges us to stop and give time to God, looking to His Good Book for clarity and wisdom.

The Spirit of God urges us to mend our ways. He confronts us with our sins so we won’t make the same mistakes over and over again. He stops us from trying to duck responsibility by shifting the blame to others. The Holy Spirit reveals uncomfortable truths so that we might fall to our knees and receive the incredible blessing of forgiveness. This wonderful Counselor is your God and mine.

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