Ephesians 1:13-14 (NLT) “And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people.” One of the most incredible truths we experience as believers in Christ, is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The moment we put our faith in Jesus, God seals us with His Spirit, marking us as His own. We are never alone, God Himself now lives within us, guiding and empowering us daily. The Holy Spirit is not distant or inactive. Romans 8:9 (NLT) tells us, “You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you.” The Spirit works within us, transforming us from the inside out, breaking the chains of our sinful nature and empowering us to live in righteousness and freedom. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us (Romans 8:11). What an awe-inspiring reality! God is constantly at work in our hearts, shaping us to become more like Christ every day. Let us live with a continual awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence. You are fully equipped for all He calls you to, and His Spirit is your guarantee of a future inheritance.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me to live in constant awareness of Your presence, allowing Your Spirit to guide and transform me daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.