Holy Spirit

by

WE ARE THE TEMPLE OF GOD

(1 Corinthians 3:16 NKJV) Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

In Old Testament times, the temple of God was the place where God’s Spirit dwelt.  His people went to the temple to be in his presence.  When Jesus finished his work of redemption, he returned to the Father.  A new era then began.  God’s Spirit now dwells in all believers.

These words of Scripture that the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians caused me to think about what they could mean for us today.  For instance, when we go out to coffee with a few of our Christian friends, isn’t it true that right there in that coffee shop we represent a temple of God?  Someone could find the presence of God because we are there.

Scripture provides an unending source of inspiration.  New thoughts and challenges have flooded my mind since I revisited this familiar scripture.  What does it mean to be the temple of God, and how should it alter my perception of my daily walk as a Christian?

I would love to hear from you on this subject.  Please take time to share your thoughts.

by

THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN ME

John 14:15-17, “If you love me, keep my commands.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever – The Spirit of truth.  The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him.  But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”

I was thinking the other day about the fact that the Holy Spirit lives in me.  Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to me the moment I believed and surrendered my life to him.  At that moment, I had a definite awareness of new life.  I was changed!  For a short time after that, I was conscious of a distinct difference in me. Then I got used to my new life.   

Now after many years of walking with the Lord, I believe that the Holy Spirit Lives in me, but I seem to have no clear perception of his presence.  As I pursued this before the Lord, I had this thought.  What would it be like if God removed the Holy Spirit?   

In horror, I recalled the desolate life I was leading before He sent his Spirit.  Ok!  I get it. I saw the answer to my deliberations very clearly.  The blessed and happy life I now lead is evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence.  He leads me and guides me and fills me with new life.  I thank you, Holy Spirit.  I love living my new life.