Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6, NASB)

If it is true that we make trouble for ourselves because, as J. B. Phillips titled his classic book, “Your God is Too Small”; the same might also be said because we think some matters of our life are too small for our heavenly Father’s attention.

We ought to accept the biblical challenge to acknowledge God in everything — large and small — whether in decisions or in giving thanks.

Through the Holy Spirit — Whom Jesus Himself referred to as the “Helper” — we have a companion who knows well the path; we have an intercessor who knows the mind of God; we have an energizer to sustain us; a teacher to educate us.

However, the Helper helps only by invitation. If we have not, it is only because we ask not.  – Luther

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“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NIV)

Who doesn’t want power?

Who doesn’t want to be loved?

Who doesn’t want self-discipline?

God’s spirit within us provides the wherewithal to live confidently; to walk boldly; and to control the only thing in this world that we truly have a say about: Our own actions.

It is only through obedience that we release the power of the Holy Spirit — the third Person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), Who lives within us. Failure to obey the Spirit leads to the same unfruitful ends as failing to obey a road map, or a recipe.  – Luther

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“Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, NLT)

When we stifle the Holy Spirit, we are denying ourselves the very power we need to face all of the challenges of our days.

The Holy Spirit is wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, and knowledge. (Isaiah 11:2)

The Holy Spirit is living and active.

When the Spirit urges you to move, do not stifle its impulses — MOVE!  – Luther

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