...John 16:7 (NKJV) “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” You cannot read through the New Testament without Holy Spirit being mentioned over and over. The disciples witnessed their lives being totally transformed when they received Him. Today we will look at just a few reasons why we should welcome Holy Spirit into our churches and into our lives.
1. Jesus said it is an advantage for us when we welcome Holy Spirit. Jesus knew He was limited when it came to being in more than one place at a time but Holy Spirit could be everywhere and be with everyone who wanted Him. Another reason it is to our advantage to welcome Holy Spirit is because we are living in troubling times. The disciples and new followers were under duress so they decided to have a prayer meeting. He came! When Holy Spirit shows up with His gifts and with His power, it is definitely to our advantage.
2. Jesus says we will receive power when Holy Spirit comes on us. Acts 1:8-9 (NKJV) “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Think about this, last words are important words and Jesus’ last words were telling the disciples you are going to receive power when Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be My missionaries.
3. Why I call Him Holy Spirit instead of the Holy Spirit. It’s personal. I grew up extremely insecure, never felt wanted and never felt loved. In some ways I think that has been one of my greatest weaknesses but also one of my greatest blessings. Though I hurt a lot because of my insecurities, I have found a friend Who was sent to me by Jesus to be with me in those tough times, those times of pain. He is my personal God. Holy Spirit. My friend. John 14:16-18 (NKJV) “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever--the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” I will not leave you as an orphan; I will come to you. He does every day!
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