John 7:39 (NKJV) 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
The Holy Spirit, Whom Jesus had promised, was for every believer in every generation.
We should expect the same help and experiences from Him as what occurred during the birth of the early church.
God is not going to give to those in the that day and not give to us, in this day and hour that we live in.
He gave to us all a Helper. We must have this Helper if we want to live the life He has for us and walk it out accordingly.
If we think we can live as a Christian, and be a good example without our Helper, we are sadly mistaken. We will struggle immensely and be in a constant battle with our own fleshly desires. And we will fail many times.
It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that we will have the power to defeat sin and walk in obedience.
It is through Him we can be a witness and a light to others, knowing what to say and when to say it.
It is only through Him that we can do things that we would otherwise never have been able to do in and of our own strength.
It is through the Holy Spirit that we have the strength to resist the devil. It is His power in us.
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
We need to receive Him and let Him be our Helper. Listen to His promptings. Let Him guide us and move freely within us.
With the help of the Holy Spirit working in us we will bring forth the fruit of good character.
Jesus Christ was a primary example of that. His life was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Welcome Him into our lives. He will help us to know what to pray for.
If we want to change and be all that God wants us to be, let our Helper and Promise from above have His way in us. Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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