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The Spirit is like fire. He manifested in a burning bush to Moses and a pillar of fire to Israel.1 On the Day of Pentecost, the Spirit baptized people in “divided tongues, as of fire” (Acts 2:3). He is the Fire that Jesus brought to earth, and we must be careful not to quench Him. Think about the characteristics of fire: it purifies, gives light, produces warmth/heat, and consumes things. How does this help you understand the fire of God’s Spirit in your life? What fuels the Fire and helps fan the flame?

Check out Acts 2:3-4; Luke 12:49; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21; Matthew 3:11-12; Luke 3:16-17; Jeremiah 20:9; 23:29; Hebrews 12:29

The Spirit is like wind. He manifested on the Day of Pentecost not only as fire, but also as wind. Winds can range from a gentle breeze to hurricane force. Think about what wind does. How might the wind of the Spirit bring action in the seasons of your life? What might He cause?

Check out John 3:5-8

The Spirit is like wine. At Pentecost, the disciples spoke in tongues declaring the wonders of God. The manifestation was so remarkable that some said they had drunk too much wine, but Peter said it was the Spirit! Stop and think. How does drinking wine usually affect a person’s emotions? How might drinking the new wine of the Spirit affect you?

Check out Acts 2:13-18; Luke 5:37-38 (also in Mark 2:22; Matthew 9:17); Ephesians 5:18-19; Esther 1:10; Jeremiah 31:11-13

“Heaven cannot contain the Holy Spirit, yet He finds a home within the hearts of His servants. We are His temple. Each one of His influences will evoke from us grateful praise. If He is like the wind, we will be like wind chimes; if He is like dew, we will bloom with flowers; if He is a flame, we will glow with ardor. In whatever way He moves within us, we will be responsive to His voice.”

—Charles H. Spurgeon2

Chapter 4 - Day 2 Devo

Day 2 Devo

HIS PRESENCE PRODUCES EVIDENCE

The evidence of the Spirit’s presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone.

—1 Corinthians 12:7 GW

When the Spirit of God is present, there is evidence! Rivers and seas give way to dry ground. Blind eyes and deaf ears are opened. The lame walk and the mute talk. Fear is defeated and hope is reborn! Signs and wonders of all kinds mark the landscapes of our lives as we are knitted in relationship with God’s Spirit.

Again and again, the accounts in Acts confirm that when the Holy Spirit was present, people saw and heard the evidence. Look back over your life. What evidence of the Spirit’s presence can you remember? Write a sentence or two describing situations in which the Spirit showed up and radically changed your life.

I remember when...

Don’t rush. Meditate on God’s goodness. Let the Spirit reinvigorate you with new life as you recall His faithfulness!