For the past eleven months we have been focusing
on scripture that deals, refers to, or teaches us something about the Holy
Spirit. Do you realize that the Holy Spirit can be quenched or grieved—His power
extinguished in your life? Let no
unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for
edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to
those who hear. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were
sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and
clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one
another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has
forgiven you. Ephesians 4:29-32. The Holy Spirit is part of God…so we need
to humbly honor Him and reverently obey His calling, nudges and guidance. The Holy
Spirit speaks to us through the Bible and in a still small voice, nudging us to do what is right to please God. We all make
choices every day…and we can chose to listen to the Holy Spirit or purposefully
oppose His actions in our lives. Some things that will block the Holy Spirit
are:
- Doubt or intellectual pride that keeps us from using our childlike faith and believing. (Matthew 18:2-4)
- Religious traditions that don’t encourage us to go beyond “the box” and see things in a new and different light.
- Fear of God’s supernatural power.
- Unconfessed sin and sinful habits or attitudes block our communication with God. To be filled with the Spirit we must repent quickly from any sin and seek God’s holiness in our lives.
- Emotional hang-ups. Seek emotional healing from the past, from grief and depression so that anointing can be experienced.
- Self-centeredness. Yield yourself—all of your plans, finances, and relationships. Only those who totally give themselves to God can experience the fullness of His power.
What will you chose to do today?
Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, Please forgive me for not putting You first in all that I think, say and do—as well as my plans and relationships. Show me a better way to live moment by moment with a grateful heart.
© 2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.
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