Finally, it is the day of Pentecost; the day we celebrate and commemorate the coming of God’s indescribable gift to man, the promised Holy Spirit. The Divine third Person of the Holy Trinity, who was poured out upon the apostles on that first Pentecost.
Do you realize that when you accept and receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour, you also receive God’s precious gift of His Holy Spirit? Yes, when you make the confession of faith in Christ Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross at Calvary, God’s own Spirit, that same Spirit of Comfort sent that very first day of Pentecost by the Father, in answer to the prayer of the Son, takes up residence inside you.
As 1 Corinthians 3:16 (ERV) tells us, “…you yourselves are God’s temple. God’s Spirit lives in
you.”
In marvellous condescension One of infinite majesty, glory,
and holiness makes His abode within you – an ever-present Paraclete to advocate
for you, a Helper, Comforter, Teacher, Guide, and Counsellor, – to transform
your life according to His own perfect will for you. Imagine that, your own
physical body becomes the actual dwelling place of God’s own Spirit. Isn’t that
too incredible? Your body is Spirit’s home!
Now that you know this, ask yourself this question, “How do
I treat Spirit’s home…God’s home, His temple, my body?”
God is very particular about His home and wants you to be
also. Your body is Spirit’s home, God’s home, and God wants you to treat His
home, your body, with respect. God wants you to take care of your body. He
wants you to nourish your body by eating well balanced meals comprising of
foods that promote good health. God wants you to exercise regularly, stay
active but also get adequate rest. God wants you to keep your body well
hydrated by drinking lots of water. God has plenty for you to accomplish here
on earth for Him, so He needs you to be healthy, strong and able.
It grieves and angers God when you defile His home, His
temple, your body. When you ill treat your body and when you don’t take care of
yourself, God is definitely not pleased. First Corinthians chapter three verse
seventeen (TLB) reads, “If anyone defiles and
spoils God’s home, God will destroy him. For God’s home is holy and clean, and
you are that home.”
Beloved, understand that your own body can become a holy
place where God’s Spirit lives; it will be Spirit’s home. On this day of
Pentecost, if you haven’t done so already, I urge you to accept Jesus Christ as
your Saviour, confess Him before the world, and surrender your life to the
tender love of the Spirit of Life. And, just as the Spirit of Life formed Jesus
in the Virgin Mary’s womb (Luke 1:35), so He will form Jesus within your inner
being.
Now, determine to not take your body for granted, it is
Spirit’s home, the home of God Himself and God wants you to honour His home,
your body.
Amen†
Shelley Johnson ”Spirit’s Home” © 2013 revisited June 8,
2025
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