Daily Devotional

THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

March 3

hild of God, what would happen if my Holy Spirit was totally removed from the earth? It would create disasters of major proportions in the world and especially to the obedient Christians therein. Christians would not have holy God-directed thoughts if there was no Holy Spirit present to bring those thoughts to mind. There would be a great deal of confusion and uncertainty among the children of God since it is the Holy Spirit that speaks directly and powerfully of the work and purposes of God in the lives of His children. If the Holy Spirit was absent there would be mass chaos on the earth. The word of God preached from pulpits, and taught in homes would have no power to be driven "home" into the hearts of men and women. It would become empty and useless without the Spirit of God to bring it alive to the minds and hearts of Christians. The Holy Spirit is named the “Power of God.” Therefore, if a Christian were to attempt to cast out demons in the name of Jesus, there would not be the power of God to get into the face of the evil ones and physically break their authorities. What a wonderful person of the God-head is His Holy Spirit! By His Spirit and power, the worlds were spoken into existence and creative power was released to form the earth, stars, moon and the multitude of heavenly hosts. By the operation of God's Holy Spirit, the conviction of sins for the believer comes into their minds and hearts of, breaking their stubborn wills. His Spirit can open the eyes of the lost to see the seriousness of being lost without Christ in the world. When the sinner confesses their sin, the Holy Spirit reports this to the Father, and through His power, the sinner is miraculously transformed and made a newly created being in Christ Jesus. What else do you want to hear about God's wonderful Holy Spirit?

Prayer

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Father in Jesus’ name, I am so glad that the Holy Spirit is alive and well on the earth today. You have my full invitation to influence my life and wonderfully give glory to the Father in and through my life. Help me Lord to walk in light and understanding of what is your will for me. As you reveal your will, send the Holy Spirit to empower me to obey fully. I am blessed in Jesus’ name, amen!