The work of the Holy Spirit through you is distinctive. He imparts a special gift for a specific purpose. Chapter twelve of Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians explains that the one Spirit imparts diversities of gifts.
It is God’s desire that you become an instrument, a vessel, through which His Holy Spirit may work. As He takes complete control, it’s no longer you but Him – His thoughts, His words – “expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words”, so when one listens to you, they are actually listening to the voice of God.
1 Corinthians 2:13, as it is written,
“This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.”
When the Holy Spirit is allowed to work through you, you operate in and by the Spirit’s power.
Jesus is the epitome of this Truth. Throughout His life and ministry here on earth, and even after His resurrection [Acts 2:1], He operated by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit – Luke 1:35
Jesus met and overcame temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit – Luke 4:1
Jesus was anointed and equipped for service by the Holy Spirit – Luke 4:14, 18, 19; Acts 10:38
Jesus performed miracles in the power of the Holy Spirit – Matthew 12:28
Jesus led a spotless life by the Holy Spirit working through Him – Hebrews 9:14
Jesus won the victory by the power of the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:11
The Holy Spirit also equips you for His service through the gift that God determines to give you so that you may accomplish His will and purpose here on earth.
Today, like our Lord Jesus, allow the Holy Spirit to work through you by committing each step of your life to the Him. Amen†
The Holy Spirit works through you ©2013 Shelley Johnson 22-Apr-13
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