How do you see the Holy Spirit? Do you see Him as infinite majesty, glory, wisdom, knowledge, and holiness? Do you see Him as a person the Heavenly Father sent to abide in us or do you see Him as just an influence? Someone who sees God’s Spirit as just

an influence or supreme power will constantly say, “I want more of the Spirit.” On the contrary, someone who sees the Holy Spirit as a wonderful gentle loving person will say, “How can I give more of myself to Him?”

 Paul gives us a catalog of the characteristics of the Spirit in his writing to the church of Galatia. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (chapter 5:22-23) These are the characteristics of God living in and through us.

 Submission is not our favorite word. Our failure to trust and submit to the Holy Spirit will lead to unintended destinations in our life. It is so important for us to make the right decisions now. But how? Good information and wisdom are not always enough to guarantee good decisions. If that were true, then why did the wisest man in the world get into such a mess?

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