Why was Jesus anxious for us to receive the "Gift of the Father"? (He spent almost the entire night before He died talking about the HOly Spirit, and before ascending into heaven, His last words were, "Wait for the Gift of the Father.)
What is the Gift of which He spoke? What can the Holy Spirit do for us?
1. The Spirit of the Lord hovers/ broods over the chaos of our lives in order to bring light and order, balance and harmony. He delivers us out of the hands of our enemies who are too strong for us and who threaten to overwhelm us (Ps. 18).
2. The Spirit reveals to us the face of Jesus: He sheds abroad in our hearts His word and His light. He illumines all the dark places and brings to light our sins that we may be healed.
3. He trains us for battle and builds up strength within us.
4. He teaches us how to pray, and Himself prays within us.
5. He makes known to us the ways of God and gives us wisdom regarding the hearts of others. He makes us "see" the truth hidden before the foundation of the world. He Himself is the truth, but He reveals Himself only in love and in an I-thou relationship. No one can know the truth except that the Spirit of God brings them into relationship with the Father through the heart of His Son.
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