Today's Reading: Ezekiel 2 and 3
In today’s verse, the prophet Ezekiel reveals a
powerful and private moment in his life. The moment he was called by God and
the Holy Spirit entered into him, empowering him to boldly speak out the
messages he hears from God As the Holy
Spirit entered him, Ezekiel gained the courage to share the messages from
above, even if others didn't want to hear them (verse 7!). We too can tap into
the power of the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength to fulfill our divine
purpose.
How can you know when the Holy Spirit has entered you?
While everyone's experience may be different, the Bible describes several signs
of the Holy Spirit in your life. These include:
Peaceful Assurance:
An inner confidence and peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Spiritual
Awakening: A renewed appreciation for Scripture and a deep desire to know
God more intimately (Ephesians 1:18). Empowerment: Courage, strength,
and boldness to serve others and share our faith (Acts 1:8). Fruit of the
Spirit: Exhibiting qualities like love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness
in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23). Receipt of Spiritual Gifts: Receiving
abilities such as prophecy, healing, teaching, service, or tongues to edify
others and build up the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). Christlikeness:
Becoming more like Jesus through a transformed character (2 Corinthians 3:18).
The famous preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once wrote, "The
clearest evidence of the Spirit's presence is not in extraordinary gifts or
experiences, but in the transformed character of a person, making them more and
more like Jesus." As we grow into Christlikeness by the Holy Spirit’s
power, we become more loving, patient, forgiving, compassionate, and humble.
Remember, these signs of the Spirit in your life aren't
always dramatic or attention-grabbing; they can be subtle yet profound changes
in our lives. As you seek the Holy Spirit's infilling, be open to experiencing
these manifestations in your own unique way.
Today, may the Holy Spirit's presence fill you with peaceful assurance, spiritual awakening, empowering strength, godly fruit, spiritual gifts, and Christlike character.
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