The Holy Spirit's True Identity

John 14:15-27

As the hour of His death drew near, Jesus prepared the disciples for His
departure by sharing key truths of the faith. He spoke about heaven while
assuring
them He'd one day return (John 14:1-4); He explained that He was the only
way to the Father (v. 6); and He indicated that prayer and a relationship
with
the Holy Spirit were powerful and necessary components of the believer's
life. (vv. 13-14)

Jesus described the Spirit as the promise of the Father, a gift each of them
would receive when Jesus' days on earth were ended. The Spirit's presence
was
so vital that they were instructed to wait in Jerusalem until He came. (Luke
24:49) Upon the Spirit's arrival, each of them would be clothed with divine
power, marking them as belonging to God and enabling them to fulfill Jesus'
commission to them. (Matthew 28:19-20)

To train, equip, and empower us to follow His plan, God sends every believer
the same gift-the divine person of the Holy Spirit. His presence is
essential
if we are to live a victorious Christian life. Through His work, we become
conscious of sin, receive the power to set it aside, discover the work
divinely
prepared for us to do, and gain the strength and courage to carry out God's
will. (Ephesians 2:10; 3:16)

Understanding the Holy Spirit's true identity is imperative for all
Christians. He is a person, co-equal to God the Father and God the Son, and
the promised
gift who brings great power with Him. Ask yourself, How well do I know Him
as a person? . . . perceive His divine qualities? . . . experience His power
in my life and work?


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