On the road to Pentecost: The Holy Spirit works through you

Jesus Christ told His disciples,

“…the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves. Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father…Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father…And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” – John 14: 10-12 & 16-17 (ESV)

Another Helper, the Spirit of Truth, dwells in you and works through you if you are re-born in Christ Jesus, and 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.” (NIV)

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, 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 – Hebrews 2:14; 1 John 3:8;

“In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones…” – John 14:12 (TLB)

Beloved, in John 14:12, Jesus is speaking about you. As He did with Jesus, 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.

As you continue on the road to Pentecost, allow the Holy Spirit to work through you by committing each step of your way to Him.

Amen†

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelley Johnson “On the Road to Pentecost: The Holy Spirit works through you” © 2013 revisited April 30, 2025