"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.
And we are setting these truths forth in words not taught by human wisdom,
but taught by the Holy Spirit, combining and interpreting spiritual truths
with spiritual language to those who possess the Holy Spirit."
(1 Corinthians 2:12-13)
"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 spirit
and enlightened every aspect of their lives.
Once they pronounced 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 give 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 be one again.
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 you souls-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 by June Hunt
Speaker, singer, author, and host of the award-winning
national radio program, "Hope for the Heart".
June is the Founder and CSO for "Hope for the Heart"
a nonprofit Christian ministry she founded in 1986.
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