Happy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is like a gentle dove sent by God to be our Companion and Helper. We shall consider today six things we need to do in order to gladden Him ever and grieve Him never! The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of "Counsel" (Isa 11:2; Rom 8:14). Some ways which may seem right to us will eventually lead us to destruction (Prov 14:12). The Holy Spirit, who knows the end from the beginning, will help us to remain in the centre of God's will and lead us in ways pleasing to Him. We must wholeheartedly accept God's will and this makes the Holy Spirit happy. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the "New Covenant" (2 Cor 3:6). He has delivered us from the bondage of the Law of the Old Testament. When we turn our backs to legalism and remain in the liberty given by the Holy Spirit, it rejoices His heart. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of "Power" (Zech 4:6; Lk 24:48; 1 Cor 2:3,4). When we don't rely on our own strength, smartness and wealth but seek His help only, He rejoices. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of "Christ" (1 Pet 1:10-12; Rev 1:9,10). He rejoices when we testify for Him without hesitation or shame. The Spirit's work is to glorify Christ (Jn 16:14). The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the "Heavenly Father" (Isa 63:8-10; Jn 14:16). He rejoices when we realise that God is our "Abba" who carries us and cares for us (Rom 8:15,16). The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of "Heavenly Glory" (1 Pet 4:12-16). In this world no one is exempt from sufferings. The Holy Spirit transforms our sufferings into songs. To be filled with the Spirit is a blessing to us and a joy to Him! The painful fact is that the Holy Spirit does not leave us when we grieve Him. If we keep on grieving Him, He gets "quenched!" (1 Thess 5:19). Think of God sidelined and silenced in our hearts! Oh! Spirit of the Living God, Thou light and fire Divine, Burn, winged fire-inspire our lips with flaming love and zeal, To preach to all Thy great Good News - God's glorious common weal!                                    (Henry H. Tweedy, 1868-1953) --- www.Staneyonbible.com