Aim: The purpose is to inspire you to absorb GOD’s Word—not just read it as a book—but to treat it as a source of spiritual nourishment, offering a continuous stream of meaningful engagement within the ever-evolving life it holds. As you delve deeper, your Bible will transform into a personal diary of your spiritual experiences, with passages highlighted that speak to you during different life moments, struggles, or realisations.
“I’m enjoying your series on the Holy Spirit. I think you’ve nailed it, to be honest! The only thing I might add is that we don’t often have teaching/training on how God speaks to us, and people may miss the Holy Spirit‘s promptings because they just don’t recognise how God speaks to them. Not a sinful omission, just a lack of awareness… Blessings!”
It’s amazing how many people don’t think this affects their lives or the Holy Spirit’s influence. They might say, “This is just an issue I have with that person,” or “It just goes to show that you can’t get on with everybody,” believing their relationship with GOD is unaffected by their hard-hearted attitude.
Nothing erodes faith quicker than the acid of fear. That’s why the Bible expressly tells us (365 times), “Do not fear!” As believers, we are called to walk within our Salvation – that means lovingly trusting our Saviour; can you imagine a baby or child distrusting their mother’s good intentions?
1 Thessalonians 5:19, it says, “Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” The term “stifle” evokes the idea of extinguishing a flame, suggesting that we can diminish the Holy Spirit’s influence in our lives – like putting out a fire!
“When we prefer the pleasures of sin to the Holy Spirit, then, we have to accept that His influence will be minimised in our lives by the things we do!”
If I were to get two glasses of water and pour them into a single vessel, not only would you not again be able to separate those waters, you wouldn’t be able to tell those waters apart! You would recognise that the two had become one!
NB – Through prayer, study, and seeking a relationship with the Holy Spirit, you will enrich your connection with the Holy Spirit’s power. It’s crucial to ask for His direction, understanding that each spiritual path is different and growth may take time. By trusting in His steadfast faithfulness and remaining patient, you will fulfil your purpose as His instrument – even if it’s not immediately evident.
For those who question whether they’ve been filled with the Holy Spirit, just ask for a sign. Have the courage to reach out and be open to how He may reveal Himself to you.
I have met many people who say that they don’t believe they have ever received the Holy Spirit. Here are just ‘some’ of the reasons they gave:
