Roles of the Holy Spirit

Read pages 127-132 of Stephen Canup’s book, "Knowing Jesus Intimately: A Relationship of Love-motivated, Spirit-empowered Obedience," which is available for free reading in Pando Books and Edovo.

TAKEAWAY HIGHLIGHT

The Holy Spirit is the unseen power of God, the person through whom divine

power is conveyed. It is clear that man’s power or might is inadequate

to accomplish God’s purposes. This can be done only by His Spirit. Our

progression in intimacy of relationship with God is determined in large

part by how much we allow the Spirit of God to work in and through us to

benefit the Kingdom. Our listening to and following Him empowers our

love-motivated obedience.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

What roles do you see the Holy Spirit playing in your life? Are you

increasingly comprehending His Power available to you? Dr. Charles

Stanley has used this example:

“The Spirit of God indwells all believers. But there is a considerable

distinction between having the Holy Spirit within us and the Holy

Spirit releasing His power in our life. Consider the difference between

a sedan and a race car. Both vehicles run, but what is under the hood

of the race car makes it far more powerful than the sedan. When God’s

Spirit enables you, your performance will be like that of a race car.”