"For what person perceives, knows and understands,
what passes through a man's thoughts except the man's own spirit
within him? Just so no one discerns, comes to know and comprehend
the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
Now we have not received the spirit that belongs to the world,
but the Holy Spirit Who is from God, given to us that we might
realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts of divine favor
and blessing so freely and lavishly bestowed on us by God."
1 Corinthians 2:11-12
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The blackout took my neighborhood by surprise.
Suddenly in total darkness, I inched my way to the bedside table
and fumbled for the flashlight. What frustration...it didn't work.
How useless-a flashlight that didn't function.
Just as useless is the person unable to function according to
God's divine plan. Why? Because God originally designed the
human spirit to contain the Holy Spirit.
In the garden, Adam and Eve had perfect oneness with God.
The Holy Spirit lived in their human spirits and enlightened every
aspect of their lives. Once they proclaimed their "declaration of independence"
from God, however, sin came in and the Spirit went out.
The pair were like a flashlight without batteries;
with no power on the inside, there was no light on the outside.
They spiraled downward into spiritual darkness.
Yet God did not given up on all those who were to be born into
that same darkness. "The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of man"
(Proverbs 20:27). God desired to reunite the Holy Spirit with the
human spirit so that they could again be one.
When you feel the frustration of wandering in the dark, know
that the Lord has already provided the perfect guide for your life.
"For, when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you
into all truth." (John 16:13).
Your own personal Counselor, Conscience, Convictor, and Comforter
fills your soul-your mind, will, and emotions-with perfect truth.
He teaches your mind, directs your will, and guides your emotions.
As a result, those who are joined to the Spirit better understand spiritual things.
(1 Corinthians 2:14)
Like the flashlight, you were designed to shine; but you can never
shine with your own power. The Holy Spirit provides the power to
produce the light. And once you shine as you were intended to shine,
you will never be useless!
"The Holy Spirit"
A Devotional Reading
By June Hunt
(December 31-1944- )
American speaker, singer, author, and host of
the award-winning national radio program,
"Hope For The Heart"
She is committed to unraveling the difficult issues
found within the human heart through the Word of God
and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
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