How Does God's Spirit Operate Today?

God's Spirit and  You

When an individual responds favorably to the good news, conforms his life to God's standards, and expresses faith in the ransom provision, the way is opened for a clean standing with God . . .puts his holy spirit in  you ." -1 Thessalonians 4:7, 8;  1 Corinthians 6:9-11.

Having God's spirit result in many fine blessings.  What kind of blessings?  For one thing, God's inspired Word says:  "The fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, [and] self-control."  (Galatians 5:22, 23) Therefore, God's holy spirit is a powerful force for good, enabling one to display godly qualities.

Additionally, if you read the Bible and apply what you learn, God's spirit can help you to grow in wisdom, knowledge, insight, judgment and thinking ability.  King Solomon received "wisdom and understanding in very great measure and a broadness of heart"  because he sought to please God rather than men.  (1 Kings 4:29) Since Jehovah gave holy spirit to Solomon, surely he will not withhold his holy spirit from those seeking to please him today.

God's  holy spirit also helps Christians to combat Satan and the demons, this wicked system of things, and the sinful tendencies of their fallen flesh.  How is that possible?  The apostle Paul answers:  "For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me."  (Philippians 4:13)  Holy spirit may not remove trials or temptations; it can, however, help you to endure them.  By relying on God's spirit, we can receive "power beyond what is normal" to deal with any trouble or distress. -2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 10:13.

When you consider all the evidence, there is little doubt that God's holy spirit is operating today.  Jehovah's spirit energizes his servants to bear witness ab out his grand purposes.  It continues to reveal flashes of spiritual light,and it fortifies our faith, helping  us to remain loyal to our Creator.  How thankful we can be that God has remained true to his promise by supplying holy spirit to his faithful servants today!

Next time: PAY ATTENTION TO GOD'S PROPHETIC WORD

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