SCRIPTURE: Ephesians (NIV) 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
OBSERVATION: Here we see the personality of the Holy Spirit. It is possible to cause Him grief. He is not an impersonal force without feelings. It is our responsibility not to grieve Him. Through the choices we make, through our words and actions, we can cause God hurt. What a shame to hurt the One Who loves us so!
The Holy Spirit seals us. A seal is used for several reasons. One use is for identification. Jesus’ tomb was sealed with the seal of Rome. A letter was sealed with wax containing a special identification. Another use for a seal is as a lock to keep things safe. And a third use is for security, as a “no trespassing” sign to those who would unlawfully try to enter. And a seal is often used to validate a document.
APPLICATION: We are sealed with God, the Holy Spirit! How we should appreciate the Presence of the Holy Spirit!
His presence validates that we are indeed children of God. He who descended upon Jesus when Jesus was baptized begin to work in us and people recognize that we have been changed. There is something causing us to be more like Jesus. As we follow the leading and direction from the Holy Spirit, we see Him working trough us.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, when your Son Jesus returned to heaven, how special it was of you to send the Holy Spirit to become an important part of each believer’s life. What joy He brings into our lives! How we need His guidance! How faithfully He reveals truth. Instead of grieving the Holy Spirit, may I be a source of joy. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
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