We receive God's Spirit at salvation, which is the river of living water within us (1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:3). We receive all of Him, all of Christ and all of God at that very moment (Romans 8:9).
God's
Spirit seals our redemption in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14). He gives His gifts
and fruit to all Believers to enjoy and to share with the Body of Christ (1
Corinthians 12:7-11; Galatians 5:22-23).
He
reveals to us the riches, which the blood of Christ purchased for us, and which
God prepared for all those who love Him and keep His commandments (John
14:12-17; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10).
He
is the supplier of every spiritual blessing, which Christ has for us in
heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). These blessings provide us with everything we
need for an abundant life of holiness (2 Peter 1:3-4).
Out
of His presence within us flows rivers of living water (John 7:38). As we walk
in the Spirit, we no longer carry out the desires of the flesh, because we
follow Him one step at a time throughout our day (Galatians 5:15-25).
The
world, the flesh or the devil may tempt us, but we rely on God's Spirit to
vanquish every foe. The fruit and gifts of the Spirit gain ascendancy over our
former carnal nature, and we do only the will of God (Ephesians 2:10).
If
we do not have the Spirit of God within us, we do not belong to God (Romans
8:9-10). If God's Spirit abides within us, we are a watered garden with
unfailing springs of living water flowing from us (Isaiah 58:11).
We
shall never thirst again (John 4:14). We joyously draw life from His springs of
salvation and share them with those around us who hunger and thirst after God
(Isaiah 12:3; Ezekiel 47:9).
Prayer:
Father
God, there is nothing in this life, which we desire more than You. We find our
lasting peace and joy in the center of Your will. Everything else compromises
our ability to enjoy the filling of Your Spirit each moment of our day.
Remind
us that the pleasures we receive at Your right hand are lasting and fulfilling,
and so much better than anything this world has to offer. What we once found
entertaining or enjoyable loses its luster and we see it for the counterfeit that
it really is.
Thought
for the Day:
For the glory of God, our spirit and soul need to experience a continual filling of God's Spirit as we daily lay down our life and anything in it that may grieve or quench God's Spirit.
For the glory of God, our spirit and soul need to experience a continual filling of God's Spirit as we daily lay down our life and anything in it that may grieve or quench God's Spirit.
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Ephesians 4:30, 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19
