The Power of The Holy Spirit
Devotional Reading: He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 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. John 7:38-39 NKJV
When you accepted Jesus as your Savior you received and were sealed with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit indwells you and is the means and motivator for living the Christian life. As you are filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit you will overcome your enemies (the world, habitual sin, Satan) and live a holy and victorious life.
God’s power cannot help but transform you. When you realize all the riches of Heaven are yours, all the promises of God are available to you, and all the power of the Holy Spirit is at your fingertips, you can take hold of the victorious life God has for you.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit releases the power of God through your human spirit, impacting both your soul (mind, will and emotions) and body (behavior). His empowering presence is what enables you to victoriously live the Christian life and to effectively serve Him .
When you allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life, you are equipped to handle setbacks and trials: broken and hurting relationships, when your faith is being challenged, when things are not going your way, and when you have temptations. These things are just part of life, and you can handle them emotionally and not get defeated by having God’s peace as you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you every minute of every day.
Prayer and Confession
Thank you Jesus for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Further Reading: Jude 20, John 14:16
