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The Spirit life

“Whoever believes in me . . . rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By this, he meant the Spirit. . .. — John 7:38-39

The Holy Spirit has taken on various forms that symbolize important blessings we

receive when he lives within us. On Pentecost, the Spirit descended with tongues of fire

(Acts 2:3). The fire of the Spirit purifies us by burning away our selfish habits, our

stubborn ingratitude, and our lack of grace in relationships.

As the disciples of Jesus spoke in many languages on Pentecost, some of the people

thought they were drunk (Acts 2:13). Why? Because the other languages sounded like

babbling to them but not to the people who understood those languages. And people

who are filled with the Spirit overflow with joy and cannot stop talking about Jesus, the

greatest treasure in the world.

We experience the Spirit also as a comforter who comes to our aid and as a lawyer who

defends us in situations of distress (John 14:15-27; 15:26). The Spirit is also described as

a river of living water. Like a spring bubbling up within us, the living water of the Spirit

ensures that we will never be thirsty again (John 4:13-14).

The Spirit comes into our lives and fills us with peace and holy contentment. Life in the

Spirit is truly an abundant existence. And this is normal in the Christian life.

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for the Holy Spirit. Develop in me the confidence to trust in His leadership in all circumstances. In Jesus’ name Amen.

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