God sends the Holy Spirit to light our way and keep us on the right path, for without guidance we would be wandering aimlessly in darkness! He tenderly whispers when He sees us getting ready to make mistakes, and when we listen; we can avoid the dark pitfalls of certain destruction. It’s when we ignore the nudges from The Holy Spirit that we get in trouble! The Holy Spirit helps us understand scripture, make wise decisions, and to open our hearts to feel God's presence, that we may more fully comprehend God's amazing love for us! The Bible says in Ephesians 4:30, "And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." Wow! That is powerful! God makes it very clear the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit! If we keep ignoring the voice of the Holy Spirit, at some point, God says enough is enough and His Holy Spirit is withdrawn. That’s why the Bible pleads with us not to “grieve the Holy Spirit.” When we are discouraged, facing difficult trials, or responding to a task God has called us to, all we need to do is pray for an extra anointing of His Holy Spirit – and let God take over!
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Luke 11:13 NLT
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
Ephesians 1:13 NIV
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit
1 Thessalonians 4:8 NLT
Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
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