I have studied and written about the Holy Spirit being provided as a watcher in this world until the return of Christ. This morning I was reminded that the Holy Spirit was given, not just provided.
“5and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” — Romans 5:5 (ESV)
God “gave” the Holy Spirit with love to dwell among us until the return of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is here moving along with me as I traverse through all that I find in my path to doing the will of Christ. I have a “helper” in the Holy Spirit to lift me up and dust me off when I need it.
What I forget sometimes is that the Holy Spirit was given and I should accept that gift. I am in need and where God may not provide for all of my wants, I can rest assured that my needs will be met, including those of the internal intrinsic nature that require more comfort than those that I may feel or see in the physical. Those needs are met through the Holy Spirit who was given to pour love into my heart and provide for those internal intrinsic needs.
What are your understandings around the given Holy Spirit? Are you even aware that the Holy Spirit was given as a gift from God? How would your life or approach be different knowing that the Holy Spirit was “given” from God for the purpose of pouring love into your heart?
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