THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 vs 1-4.
I have always found this passage from Acts to be a very prayerful and thought provoking image. Today I’d
like for you to travel back two thousand years and put yourself into this reading. Picture yourself gathered
with the early disciples of Christ. You may feel saddened and lost, maybe even abandoned by your friend’s
death. You wonder where your new found faith will take you, martyrdom and death or to new journeys?
Suddenly you feel a strong wind… you know something is in the air… you hear a huge noise coming from
the sky but yet you are not frightened. You feel a sudden warmth in your heart and you see tongues of fire
hovering over your friends’ heads. You are mesmerized for a moment or two and you know you have
touched God for God has filled you with the Holy Spirit!
Our lives are filled with the Holy Spirit. We do not always realize it or understand it but the Holy Spirit is
always with us, ready to fill our hearts with God’s love and guidance. We need to slow down our lives and
listen for the Wind of the Spirit.
Zach 4 vs 6: not by might nor by power but by my spirit says the Lord of Host!
As a christain, you cant go far in your spiritual journey without the help of the Holy Spirit. There are places and levels in life that your beauty, education, contacts, money cannot take you but the Holy Spirit can take you there. There are battles only the Holy Spirit can win for you. He is our greatest asset, no ministry can grow in the will of God without the Holy Spirit. You cant know the plan of God for your life without Him. You cant love your enemy without His help. The Holy Spirit is the Real Essence or Beauty of Christianity!
  Samson was the strongest man who has ever lived, the Holy Spirit gave him such strength! Paul did exploits in his lifetime and his works is still speaking today all because Paul was filled with the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit transported Philip to another place to preach the gospel!  WOW!
He is the anointing that breaks every satanic yokes and bondages. He is also the power of salvation and the bound of unity. He directs you to your treasure and blessing.
SOME OF THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF CHRISTIANS:
1. The Holy Spirit anoints and commissions us for service and ministry. Luke 4 vs 18.
2. He helps us overcome our weaknesses and makes intercessions for us. Rom 8 vs 26.
3. He helps us in the place of worship because true worship comes from the Spirit not in the flesh. Phil 3 vs 3.
4. He teaches us all things because He knows all things. John 14 vs 26.
5. He empowers believers and strengthens us in our walk of faith. Luke 24 vs 49.
6. He is our director and leader, He shows us the right way to go.
   The Spirit of God has no limitations or boundaries, His depths are without end, and because He lives in us, we are limitless and we are boundless. He reveals to us the mind of God and grants us access to the holies of holies. With the Holy Spirit, we can achieve great things. When a Christian commits sin, the Holy Ghost convicts him of his sin and gives him strength to confess them and forsake them. He helps us to forgive one another and puts passion in our spirit. He also gives us power to make wealth. He helps us to live in peace and harmony with people. Even when you are lazy to work, He gives you the strength to work.
   When you recieve the Holy Ghost, He imparts in you His fruits and gifts that makes you a true child of God. Gal 5 vs 22-23, 1 corin 12 vs 8-11.

PRAYER: Pray with this passage from Acts and ask for the Holy
Spirit’s guidance for what may be troubling you. Slow down and feel the Holy Spirit’s “tongue of fire.” Let
the fire penetrate your mind and your heart. Let us set our hearts ablaze with the Spirit! Come Holy Spirit,
Come and fill us with God’s love!