—2 Corinthians 3:17 CEV

As God’s child, you have been given His precious, promised gift: the gift of His Holy Spirit (see Galatians 4:6). His Spirit is not just a mystical power or force that moves throughout the galaxy. His Holy Spirit is Him—the fullness of who He is, nothing held back.

Andrew Murray, nineteenth century minister and author of over 200 books, said that the Holy Spirit is “one with the Father and the Son” and that He brings “the full and perfect revelation” of God’s glory. He continues:

“All that in the Old Covenant had been promised by God, all that had been manifested and brought nigh to us of Divine grace in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is now to make our very own. Through Him all the promises of God are fulfilled, all grace and salvation in Christ become a personal possession and experience.”3

Did you catch that? Through the Holy Spirit, all God’s promises are fulfilled and become a personal possession and experience. This is not just one man’s opinion; it’s the truth of Scripture. Carefully read and meditate on these passages.

May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm!

—Ephesians 1:3 AMP

Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God [the Holy Spirit]. The best invitation we ever received!

—2 Peter 1:3 The Message

{Words in brackets added for clarity.}

But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love him”. But God has, through the Spirit, let us share his secret. For nothing is hidden from the Spirit, not even the deep wisdom of God.

—1 Corinthians 2:9-10 J.B. Phillips

What is the Holy Spirit revealing to you through these verses?

Are you limiting the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in your life by your perception of who He is? Pause and pray. Ask Him to show you where you may need Him to change your perspective. Write what He reveals.

For Further Study...

Do an online search of the phrases “by the Spirit,” “through the Spirit,” and “from the Spirit” (www.biblia.com). Also consider 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Galatians 5:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13.

Day 3 Devo

HE IS THE SPIRIT OF LIFE

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

—Romans 8:2 NASB

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of life! Wow, what a name! Think about it. Life is everything. It encompasses all aspects of health, growth, freshness, energy, vim, and vigor. There is no shadow of death operating in the Spirit of life—no sickness or disease, no weariness or fatigue, no staleness or decay—no form of death whatsoever.