What kind of power do we get from the Holy Spirit?
In the
Greek language, in which this text was written, the word "power" is
translated from the word "dunamis", which also serves as the root for
the English word "dynamite". Thus, the Holy Spirit gives us dynamite:
Dynamite to heal people; dynamite to cast demons; dynamite to calm the
storms of our life; dynamite to do so much more!
All of us have
that dynamite power when we accepted the Holy Spirit. It may start
small, but then it mushrooms to become way bigger that we ever thought
possible: "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to
this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will
obey you." (Luke 17:6 NIV).
This is amazing! All we need is just
an inkling of faith for that dynamite power from the Holy Spirit to
result! And the more you rely on Him, the more you will experience His
dynamite power!
The Holy Spirit gives us real freedom: "Now the
Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is
freedom." (2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV). If you don't experience freedom,
come to the Holy Spirit and He will give it to you.
A long time
ago I was part of a church that was completely centered on their
doctrines. Although they would speak of the Holy Spirit, they didn't
know who He was. The sad part is that when we asked these Christians if
they knew they were saved, their always answered: "I hope so."
It was sad, but at the same time, if we don't experience the Holy
Spirit, we will have no confirmation that we are saved. The Bible tells
us: "Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of
God." (Romans 8:13-14 NIV).
Eventually I began to feel the
emptiness that was inside of me, the emptiness that could have been
filled with God's Spirit, and I left that church. For several months
after this, my old church would send me emails speaking against--and
even mocking--God's precious Spirit that now resides inside of me. The
fact that they didn't even know Who it was they were mocking made me
cry. These members wanted to have confirmation that they were saved, but
without the Holy Spirit, they were left standing on their own. The
dynamite that was available to them was left to collect dust.
Anyone who relies on the Holy Spirit will experience His dynamite.
Healings will occur and demons will shriek and run away. But more
importantly, we will have no doubt that we are saved. Remember that
Jesus died for us, our Heavenly Father loves us, and the Holy Spirit
remains in us and guides us. Would a loving heavenly Father leave us to
doubt something as important as our Salvation? No way. Our heavenly
Father loves us genuinely, and He confirms that we are His sons and
daughters for eternity: "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my
sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." (2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV)
and "You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus." (Galatians
3:26 NIV)
May I ask you that all-important question: "Do you
know you are saved?"
Rob Chaffart
Do you Know you are Saved?
Today's Bible Verse:
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and
you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and
to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8 NIV)
Do you Know you are Saved?
Announcement:
You, too, have an influence on others!
- This mailing list is a public mailing list - anyone may join or leave, at any time.
-
This mailing list is announce-only.
This newsletter is dedicated to bringing people closer to the Lord through thought-provoking inspirational stories. It is published every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Privacy Policy:
Our Privacy policy
We will never share, sell, or rent your individual personal information and email address with anyone without your advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law.
How can you stop receiving our newsletters?
Each newsletter sent contains an easy, automated way for you to cease receiving our newsletter. If you wish to do this, simply follow the instructions at the end of any newsletter.
If you have received unwanted, unsolicited email sent via this system or purporting to be sent via this system, please forward a copy of that email with your comments to webmaster@answers2prayer.org for review.