“If the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you” (Rom. Satan is no match for God, –and the Holy Spirit is GOD. Victory is assured when the Holy Spirit is involved in our life. “Put on the whole armor of God” (Eph.6:11-18). “My brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might” (Eph. The Spirit gives us faith, wisdom, courage, strength. The same was true of the Lord’s Apostles after the Day of Pentecost. HOW? “By My Spirit, saith the Lord.” Samson was a ordinary mortal, but what a powerhouse he became when “The Spirit of the Lord came upon him” (Judges 14:6). Even Michael the archangel was careful when “contending with the devil…about the body of Moses” did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “the Lord rebuke you.” (Jude 9).īut we are encouraged to resist and rebuke the devil. The Bible characterizes him as “a roaring lion,” “the serpent,” “the dragon,” ” thief,” ” murderer.” We are no match for him. Paul reminds us that “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Eph. He gives revelations, produces “fruit” – character such as love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith (Gal. He grants spiritual “gifts”–abilities (1 Cor.12). Our education and varied programs, etc., may entertain and attract, but will not produce eternal results. Jesus told His disciples “Go” – “Be My witnesses.” Our efforts apart from the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit are fruitless. We are to be “workers together” with Him in behalf of the Kingdom. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Mt. In the WORK of the Christian.Ĭhristians have an obligation and responsibility to God. 4:13) The Spirit will lead us to spiritual maturity so that our life becomes an asset to the Kingdom of God. The believer must not remain a spiritual infant, “Grow in grace” (2 Pet. It is the Holy Spirit who imparts life to us and makes us “new creatures in Christ” (Jn. The Spirit breathes life and energy into us, even as He did to the lifeless form of Adam. (He is sent to develop the Church – God’s prized jewel) The Holy Spirit is needed in ALL of our human experiences. “He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (Jn. Jesus told His disciples, “I will send Him unto you” (Jn. –”Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit.”…”The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He hath anointed Me” (Lk.4:14, 18).Ĥ. Even Jesus submitted to the Holy Spirit during His ministry on earth. The Spirit’s work in and through us is described in John - chaps. This was emphasized by Jesus: “I must go, so He can come” (Jn. The Holy Spirit is all important to us – TODAY!ġ. The Holy Spirit is the KEY to our success.
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