The Holy Spirit An Absolute – Dr. Charles Stanley
Salvation occurs when we trust Jesus as our Savior--He forgives
us, transforms us, and sees us as righteous. In that moment, we are redeemed,
and though we continue to struggle with sin, it is a defeated foe. Then as time
goes on, our service, gifts, and love for Him should naturally become greater.
Unfortunately, a lot of Christians sit in church week after
week, going through the motions yet lacking passion and failing to grow. How is
such a thing possible? Tragically, many believers are unaware of the essential
ministry of God's Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity and co-equal with God
the Father and God the Son. The opening chapter of Scripture tells us that He
existed before the formation of the earth and in fact participated in creation (Gen.
1:2, 26). Today, He has the critical role of helping and counseling all
believers.
The Holy Spirit is a gift to every child of God. His presence
within us isn't something we have to earn or acquire. Rather, it is a marvelous
privilege--by indwelling our hearts, He can guide and strengthen, steering each
believer away from danger and into truth (John 16:7-8). Scripture tells us that
Jesus came so we could experience a full life (10:10). This is possible only
when we listen to His Spirit and obey.
Are you experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised? He wasn't
talking about happy circumstances but rather the joy and contentment possible
through a relationship with Him. If you're lacking in this area, consider your
understanding of the Holy Spirit, and pray to be in tune with His promptings.
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