Growing up on a vegetable farm in upstate New York, there was an artesian well that constantly produced cold, clear, refreshing water to drink. This is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, “‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living…
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The Holy Spirit 12 – The Wind of God
I once went on a spiritual retreat at a state park. The cool wind blowing on the beach that day became for me a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The strong breeze of the Holy Spirit powerfully swept away things that were draining my spiritual life away and swept me up into new life in…
The Holy Spirit 11 – The Eternal Spirit
All three Persons of the Godhead were involved in our salvation. “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” (Hebrews 9:14). The unblemished Christ poured out his…
The Holy Spirit 09 – The Spirit of Grace
At a time when I had unwisely stepped into some spiritual darkness, I had a profound grace moment. God in his favor gave me his unmerited and undeserving grace. Amazingly, the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Grace. He enlightens our minds. He seals our hearts in adoption. He regenerates us with spiritual life. He…
The Holy Spirit 08 – The Spirit of Adoption
We grieve over the neglect and abuse of unwanted, orphaned children. Fortunately, some are adopted by loving families. Adoption means becoming part of a family and having a sense of belonging. In a similar way, the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption. “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you…
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