Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Living with the Holy Ghost

Anyone know that POWER lies within you? So many times we look for other sources for power. Whether it be our pastors, teachers, other ministers, authority figures, our parents, or whoever, but we must remember that the power of God lives within us. If we are born again, saved, and filled with the Holy Ghost, (Acts 2:38) then we have the SAME power that Jesus did. When he died, he sent his comforter, the Holy Spirit to live within us. John 14:16-17 (NIV) says:

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

 If the Holy Spirit is within us, then we should see our lifestyle change. If we are saved and living with the Holy Ghost within us, there are certain things we cannot say or do...there are certain places that we can't go and blatantly shouldn't desire to go because of the precious power that lives within us. We don't want to hide the power within us, or taint the power that lies within by our acts or our lack of action. We never want the Holy Spirit to be hidden from the view of others. People should be able to look at us and tell that we are followers of Christ BEFORE we tell them. It should be something different about you that sets you apart from the average human, which is the Holy Spirit that's living within you, radiating through you.

We are to be lights to the world.
Matthew 5:14 (NLT) You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
We represent the LIGHT in darkness and the water in desert places. We represent Christ and the Holy Spirit lives in us, so greater works we shall do... (John 14:12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.).

At some point, we have to stop merely just talking about the Holy Ghost and the power therein and activate the spirit within us. We have to allow him to take control of our lives and LEAD us through every day. We can not lead ourselves or do anything in our own strength. WE NEED GOD, JESUS, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. PERIOD.

Even the enemy has a counterfeit of this. It is called being possessed by demons. Try the spirit by the spirit to see that it is God (1 John 4:1). CHECK THAT SPIRIT WITHIN YOU! Is there something in you that is always encouraging you to do bad things, or making it easy to sin, with no conviction afterward...maybe the RIGHT spirit ain't in ya'! The RIGHT spirit will be the calm in the storms of life...it will lead you to do the right things and help you make the right choices when faced with temptation (even if you choose to ignore it).

So, how do you allow the Holy Ghost to take control of your life??? I'm so glad you asked!!! :~)

First, you have to accept Jesus as your savior (if you don't already have Him). Then, you have to read and study your bible to gain knowledge of God, the things of God, what God says about you, and His Holy Spirit...I blogged on how to read your Bible here...The Holy Spirit brings back to your remembrance the things that God said about you in His word (John 14:26), however, if you don't know what the Word says, you can't possibly be reminded of anything. It starts with having an understanding of the word.

Next, have an ear to hear what the spirit of God is saying to you...(Revelation 2:7) When the Spirit is speaking , DON'T SHUT IT OFF! The more time you spend reading your bible and meditating on God's words, the clearer the voice will become...you will be able to decipher between your words and God's words. One key way that I know it ain't me speaking is because of the fact that I am not clever enough to come up with the things that the Holy Spirit says to me. The word choice, and the things that are said could NEVER have been made up by me. You will know the difference, and when I say He speaks, y'all, HE SPEAKS!!! You just have to be open to His instructions and to let Him rule your life. Relinquish your rights over to God and let the Holy Ghost within you guide you through life comforting you. He will let you
know which purchase to make, what school to attend, what job to pursue and even what your purpose in life is...ANYTHING you could ever need help or guidance with, allow God's Holy Spirit to lead you so that you are in the perfect will of God. God will cover you away from potential harm and protect you from the hands of the enemy when you are in His will, following his commands.

If you read this blog and you are puzzled because you haven't completed the first step, which is giving your life to Jesus, say this prayer out loud:

Lord Jesus, Come into my life. I am a sinner and I want to be saved by your grace.I have done wrong in the past, and I want to make things right. Jesus, I believe that you are Lord. I believe that You are my Savior. I believe that You died for my sins and that You were raised from the dead. Please forgive me of my sins. Create in me a clean heart and renew your spirit within me. Help me to live everyday for you. Thank you Jesus for saving me! Amen.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW SAVED!!! THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN ARE REJOICING! =)

Now that you are saved ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit so that He can lead you and comfort your life...Just as Jesus breathed His Holy Spirit on the disciples when He appeared to them after the crucifixion and resurrection, He has given His Holy Spirit to you, His now disciple...(John 20:21-22)

Meditate on these scriptures concerning the Holy Spirit..
Romans 8 NIV

 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d] because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[e] his Spirit who lives in you.

12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[f] And by him we cry, “Abba,[g] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Take advantage of the Power that LIVES in you! It is there for you! Speak positive things over your life such as peace and prosperity. Make sure that you don't speak negative things for life and death is in the power of the tongue. Speak LIFE over seemingly dead situations and watch God move! We are blessed to walk in our purpose and the power of God because we know that the Holy Ghost LIVES within us! You are SO blessed to know Jesus, and don't forget it!

I love you, and remember God loves you wayyyyyy more than you can imagine!!!

~Ximena A. Sherard

2 comments:

  1. Great teaching Ximena. There are so many people who do not know who God is and his Son,Jesus. I know for myself that Jesus is real, and the Holy Spirit teaches us all things. If you do not have that power, just ask Jesus to come in.

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