“And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 NIV
As a child I do not remember hearing as much about the Holy Spirit as I heard about Jesus or God. It was told to me that there were 3 being, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but where the Holy Spirit was or what He did was not very well defined for me. God the Father was explained as being the Father and residing in Heaven with the angels and was in charge of everything. God the Son, Jesus, was who came to earth as a baby and grew into a man who gave His life for mine so I did not have to endure the fate of separation from God the Father for eternity.
Over the years I have added to my understanding of Jesus as also an intercessor on my part with God the Father and so much more. Still the Holy Spirit was a vague being to me, until I decided to research Him. What I found filled me with joy. God the Holy Spirit is living inside of me, He came to live in my heart when I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. He doesn’t just live there and that is the end of it, He is active in my life. The Holy Spirit helps to guide me in making decisions, He is always there and when I am in a raw emotional state during prayer and don’t have any idea what to pray, He intercedes for me.
What a gift to have God residing in my heart, wanting to help me with everything. I am able to take captive my thoughts and the Holy Spirit is able to help me determine if they are in line with what God the Father wants for my life or not. As I think about what words to say or what actions possibly lie ahead, the Holy Spirit is there to guide me, if I let Him. The Holy Spirit is able to give me the ability to do such amazing things that are not possible when I don’t line my will up with God’s will.
Again, what a gift that Jesus and God the Father would not want any of us to be alone as we walk this life, that they would give part of themselves to live in each and every believer’s heart. To have God present with me every day, all day, is a blessing. He is that small voice that guides me when I don’t know what to do and all I have to do is listen to Him because He is always right and always has my best interest in mind.
I don’t know if you have every really thought about the Holy Spirit or if you have thought a lot about Him and researched Him, but either way, I pray that you build a relationship with Him. Become familiar with Him and lean on Him to guide you through this life. He only wants what God the Father wants for us – the best.
Heavenly Father, as we go about our day today, I pray that You will show us the path we are to take. That You will make Your presence known in us through the Holy Spirit. Help us to follow You in all that we do. In Jesus’s precious name, Amen.