The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”(Romans 8:15 NIV) I know someone who always begins their prayers with “Abba,” a word that I’ve adopted in my own prayersContinue reading “Abba, Father”
Category Archives: Holy Spirit
Our Standby
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever. (John 14:16 AMP) We all need someone who exhibits all of the following characteristics: comforter, counsellor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener and standby. The good news is that there’sContinue reading “Our Standby”
Why Cry Out to Me? Get Moving!
God said to Moses: “Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground.” (Exodus 14:15-16 MSG) Moses was Israel’s great leader, but he often failedContinue reading “Why Cry Out to Me? Get Moving!”
The Greatest Proof, the Best Gift
“Then, after doing all those things,I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.Your old men will dream dreams,and your young men will see visions.In those days I will pour out my Spiriteven on servants—men and women alike.” (Joel 2:28-29 NLT) “What’s the proof that Jesus is alive?” asked meContinue reading “The Greatest Proof, the Best Gift”
The Voice
And the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” (Luke 3:22 NLT) How reassuring that voice must have been! Jesus was about to begin His public ministry, and more than anything, He neededContinue reading “The Voice”
Spiritual Discernment
In Jerusalem during Passover many people put their faith in Jesus, because they saw him work miracles. But Jesus knew what was in their hearts, and he would not let them have power over him. No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew. (John 2:23-25 CEV) I just love theContinue reading “Spiritual Discernment”
God Has a Gift for You!
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. (1 Corinthians 12:1 NIV) I’m grateful that I discovered my spiritual gift when I did. I had been studying the topic of spiritual gifts and praying, when God showed me what my gift was. Afterwards, I beganContinue reading “God Has a Gift for You!”
Be Filled with the Spirit
After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31 NLT) “Filled with the Spirit” is a phrase that occurs often in the book of Acts, which is not only apt for a book that features the actsContinue reading “Be Filled with the Spirit”
Stay Full
Be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18 NIV) I don’t know about you, but I can’t drive a car with a gas tank half-full, let alone a gas tank below half-full! But my father and brother are of a different opinion. They both agree that a gas tank half-full can still take you places, andContinue reading “Stay Full”
What Would You Ask For?
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open.” (Luke 11:9 MSG) For years I read the above promise and claimed it during prayer, as if it was some sort of magic formula (no wonder my prayers didn’t reach further than the ceiling!). I would presentContinue reading “What Would You Ask For?”
