It’s important that we understand that we are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We need to understand that because, how you view yourself your world view will determine how you view everything else. If you view yourself as a human person having a spiritual experience then everything is first filtered through a human senses.
then the Lord god formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into His nostrils the breath or the spirit of life and man became a living being
Genesis 2:7
So, in essence the Holy Spirit and the spirit of God is what energizes us. The spirit of God is what makes us alive when the spirit leaves.
then Jesus said to them again peace to you as the Father sent me forth so i am sending you 22 and having said this He breathed on them and said to them Receive the holy spirit
John 20: 21-22
If we are spirit beings we must become acquainted with the spirit of God which gives life. So, if we are spirit beings we need to have a deeper intimacy with the spirit of god which gives life. The Holy Spirit is not a cosmic force it is a person.
The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, the true Christians) say, Come! And let him who is listening say, Come! And let everyone come who is thirsty [who is painfully conscious of his need of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, and strengthened]; and whoever [earnestly] desires to do it, let him come, take, appropriate, and drink the water of Life without cost.
Revelations 22:17
If we are spirit beings we know that without the spirit we become very drained and unfulfilled. To be strengthened we need to come to God the spirit of life so we can be energized we need to become acquainted with the holy spirit which is the presence of God the third part of the trinity that’s active in the earth. The number one function of the holy spirit is to enable intimacy with God the Father.
The main role of the Holy Spirit is for us to experience the Father’s heart of love. This is important because we can have intimacy with God but if we do not view God the Father as God the Father of love we’re going to become very weary in your relationship.
It’s very difficult for us to connect with symbols. We must have a relationship with the trinity – Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Sometimes we try to connect to God through symbols but that represents something else.
Personal Acts of the Holy Spirit:
- Searches (1 Corinthians 2:10)
- Speaks (Hebrews 3:7-11)
- Testifies (Romans 8:16)
- Teaches (John 14:26)
- Reproves (John 16:7)
- Prays and Intercedes (Romans 8:2)
- Leads (Mark 1:12)
- Regenerates (Titus 3:5)
- Comforts (John 14:26)
- Calls men into ministry (Acts 13:4)
- Imparts spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12)
- Glorifies Jesus, the Son of God (John 16:14)
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever – 17 The Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive (welcome, take to its heart), because it does not see Him or know and recognize Him. But you know and recognize Him, for He lives with you [constantly] and will be in you.
John 14:16-17
Too many people run around trying to help themselves. They turn to the wrong places for comfort, encouragement, or counsel. Many try to be “good Christians” by advocating for the self. All the while, the Spirit lives within, ready to help and aid us as Christ did his disciples. He wants to shape and mould you, gift and counsel you. He wants to open the mind of God as revealed in Scripture to you.
Personhood of the Holy Spirit
My comforter:
Life is a painful mess of challenges, limitations, and failures. You are always put face-to-face with life’s difficulties. He works to bring Scripture, friendships, and perspective into our minds at just the right time.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
My counsellor
The Holy Spirit delivers the Lord’s counsel to our lives and hearts. Open yourself to His word.
But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].
John 16:13
My strengthener
He champions our God-given cause and works in us so that even in our weakness we are enabled to work for and in God. When we aren’t capable, the Holy Spirit becomes our capability. What do you need today? Whatever it is you need
