When we stifle the Holy Spirit, we are denying ourselves the very power we need to face 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
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (John 14:16-17, NIV)
Another thought on this passage of scripture from yesterday: “The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him.”
We sometimes think it strange when our view of a particular matter seems so at odds with the point of view of those who do not know Jesus. Try the view of forgiveness: The Christian disciple is always ready to forgive and reconcile; the secular person maintains a line past which forgiveness and reconciliation is impossible.
Do not think it strange that the world neither sees the value of forgiveness, nor understands why anyone else would: The world neither sees Him, nor knows Him. But you, faithful disciple of Jesus, do see Him; you do know Him; and while the world may not see Jesus, the world does see you.
Let your light shine! – Luther
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (John 14:16-17, NIV)
I’ve forgotten my wallet. I’ve forgotten my cellphone. I’ve forgotten my attache case; but I’ve never once forgotten my heart, my lungs, or even my “who knows what it does” appendix. All of these latter-named items are securely within us.
So it is with the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us that He is here to help us forever; that He lives with us; and that He lives within us.
How cool is that? We have an eternal helper. He lives with us. He lives within us; as surely and securely as our physical organs.
The Holy Spirit is not merely a gift from God; He is the gift of God. We can never lose this gift, but we can choose to refuse His help, companionship, and guidance. But why would we do that? – Luther
Daily Encouragement 