The Divine Person Of The Holy Spirit (Part 4)

The Holy Spirit is a real person whose work is to get hold of our lives and use us to the glory of God. As long as we think of Him as a mysterious power, or influence our thoughts will be to get more of the Holy Spirit, and we will be filled with self-exaltation and self-pride. When we think of Him as a Divine Person, a member of the Trinity, we are occupied with how can He have more of me. How can I make myself available to Him to glorify the Father and be used in the Kingdom of God?
We honor the Holy Spirit by recognizing and relying upon His work in our lives, in our churches and in reaching the lost world. When we ignore Him , we Him and disobey Him we dishonor the Godhead. Our attitude and response to the Word of God honors or dishonors the Holy Spirit who is its Author. Being "filled with the Spirit" means to obey Him and be in submission to Him. When we are under His control we bring honor and glory to the Lord God.
Selah!

Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006. http://www.abideinchrist.com
Used with permission.