The Holy Spirit; Try Him

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you;

Acts 1:8

People seek power from all types of sources, i.e., money, fame, knowledge, sex, positions, careers, titles, etc. Almost without fail, there is disappointment or disillusion attached to it. But, the power of the Holy Spirit is absolute in its ability not to fail but to bring us to a place where we recognize the true power source. As we go forward in our journey, lets change our mindset and determine within ourselves that this is the year that we will put our childish toys aside and act under the influence and anointing of the Holy Spirit! Let Him rest, abide and rule within us!

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.  Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.  Galatians 5:25-26

In the natural world, after a house has been lived in by a person for a period of time it reflects the character of that person. Likewise, our spiritual houses should reflect the character of the Holy Spirit which dwells within us.  The characteristics of the Holy Spirit are distinctive and empowering.  Listed below is what the Holy Spirit within us will do when we allow Him to have complete control:

*    Strengthens:  

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.  Ephesians 3:16

*    Unites:  

The Holy Spirit makes a believer one in spirit with God and other believers. This is called the "unity of the Spirit":  

But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.  1 Corinthians 6:17

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.   1 Corinthians 12:12-13

*    Intercedes:  

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.   Romans 8:26

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. Jude 20

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.  Ephesians 6:18

*    Guides:  

Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth; for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and He will show you things to come.   John 16:13

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.  Romans 8:14

*    Demonstrates Love:  

The Holy Spirit shows the love of Christ to and through the believer:

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.   Romans 5:5

*    Conforms To The Image Of Christ:  

The Holy Spirit conforms the believer to the image of Christ:  

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

*    Reveals Truth:  

But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.   1 Corinthians 2:10

*    Teaches:  

But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him.  1 John 2:27

*    Assures us of Salvation:  

The Spirit itself beareth witness, with our spirit, that we are the children of God.  Romans 8:16

And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us.  1 John 3:24

*    Gives Liberty:  

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.    Romans 8:2

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.  2 Corinthians 3:17

*    Comforts: 

But 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

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.   Acts 9:31

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.   John 14:17

*    Quickens:  

The same Holy Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is he same spirit that dwells in you. The Spirit of God is able to quicken [empower, give new life, resurrect] your mortal body:

But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.  Romans 8:11

*    Speaks:  

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate; but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.  Mark 13:11

*     Demonstrates God's Power:  

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;  That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.  1 Corinthians 2:4-5

*    Inspires Worship:  

God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.  John 4:24

*    Empowers For Witnessing:  

The power to witness is the true evidence that one has been baptized in the Holy Spirit.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.  Acts 1:8

*    Gives Gifts And Develops Fruit:

The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers. These are specific abilities to enable us to function effectively as part of the Church (body of Christ). The Holy Spirit also develops spiritual fruit in a believer's life. Spiritual fruit refers to the nature of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.    

 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.  Galatians 5:22-23 (Also See 1 Corinthians 12:1-9) 

Our prayer should constantly be to allow the Holy Spirit to have full and complete reign within us!

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