Experiencing the Holy Spirit

 In Mt Mk Lk and John we see again and again how people were entangled in impossible problems. It was only when Jesus came on the scene that they got out of their troubles. They needed a miracle. This was impossible for people, but no problem for the Son of God.

When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. Mt 8:16 NASB95

I thank God for modern medical science. I have five doctors in my family. But there are so many sick and disabled people who, even with the best care, are just limping through life.

Thanks to modern medicine, many people are living longer, but for many people it is an uphill battle. They survive, but they have to deal with health problems on a daily basis.

Jesus is no longer on earth in the flesh. Even if Jesus were still here in human form, he would only be in one place.

But imagine if Jesus was with you in the flesh every day. You could expect all kinds of miracles. We can read about this in the New Testament. Do you think Jesus would have been any different?

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Heb 13:8 NASB95

The first apostles before the cross had Jesus as their daily companion. Imagine what that would be like. But at the Last Supper, Jesus said something amazing.

“But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. Jn 16:7 NASB95

Jesus said it is better to have the Holy Spirit in your life than to be in the bodily presence of Jesus every day! Wow!

Jesus helped people time and time again with numerous miracles that they needed to get out of painful problems and illnesses. With the Holy Spirit, we can expect God's help in the same way. In the Acts of the Apostles, the first Christians experienced the fulfilment of this expectation.

Why don't we experience this today? Because humanism and philosophical unbelief have blinded us like a dark shadow on Europe and other countries in the western world.

We hear testimonies of miraculous healings from Africa, Asia and South America. The dead are raised from the dead. Even when Christians in Europe hear such reports, many react with scepticism. Everything is questioned.

Jesus wants to give you the power, love and fellowship of the Holy Spirit. We can experience the Holy Spirit as a companion and friend, just like the first Christians in the Acts of the Apostles.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 2 Cor 13:14 NASB95

This can not only be a beautiful blessing for you, but a daily experience. Jesus wants to give you this kind of fulfilment in your life.