Let's pray together. Holy Spirit of God, we have opened this Word that Thou hast inspired, and we’re seeking tonight, from Thyself, revelation to speak of Thee. We cannot do it except the Lord shall help us. It is just so many sentences, just saying syllables. It is just sound, unless God is in it. Difficult for us to speak of the Holy Spirit. Thou art beyond our kin, our understanding.
the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer has a prior place because it is directly related to every reality of the believer’s experience. The believer’s sanctification, spiritual understanding, assurance, service, prayer, and worship all spring from the work of the Spirit within. A proper understanding of the doctrine of the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer will do much to unlock the possibilities for spiritual blessing and usefulness, and it is, accordingly, the duty of those who teach and preach to give careful attention to its study and proclamation.
What the Spirit Makes Happen
Wherever the Holy Spirit is at work, so is self-surrender , and awareness of the mystery of just being. This tells us the Spirit's there. But there are other ways that the Spirit makes its presence known. Have you experienced them?
- The Spirit :
- gives life ( John 7:38 );
- gives gifts ( 1 Corinthians 12 );
- counsels ( John 14:26 );
- encourages ( Acts 9:31 )
- steps in on our behalf ( Romans 8:23 );
- builds up ( Romans 8:27 );
- leads us to obedience ( 2 Corinthians 3:5 );
- brings to mind ( 1 John 2:20, 27 )
- energizes and makes effective ( Acts 1:8 ).
If you can think of when such things happened in your life, think back on it. Maybe the Spirit was doing something then. Maybe now, too.
Ways in which the Spirit can lead us in our Christian life.
1.The Holy Spirits tries to lead us in our daily walk.
(Rom 8:14 KJV) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
2. He leads us to Christ so that we can receive Him as our personal Saviour.
John 1:12KJV:But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
3. We know the Holy Spirit’s voice as He speaks according to the Word of God. He never goes against God’s Word.
Isiah 30:21. And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
The knowledge that the Holy Spirit of God has taken up residence in our lives, that He performs all these miraculous functions, that He dwells with us forever, and that He will never leave or forsake us is cause for great joy and comfort. Thank God for this precious gift—the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives!. The Spirit’s primary vehicle for moving and speaking in our lives is the Scriptures. The Spirit works in us to shape us into being the kind of people God wants us to be, because then we will do the things God wants us to do.
Thanks for your time and God bless you