WE ARE NOT ALONE

THE RESURRECTED CHRIST

WE ARE NOT ALONE.

Jesus Christ promised, "Lo, I am with you always" (Matt 28:20).

Jesus Christ promised, "I will not leave you comfortless" (John 14:18)

Jesus Christ promised, "...the comforter will abide with you forever" (John 14:16)

Holy Spirit is of the same nature as Jesus Christ.  He is here on earth and is fulfilling his ministry which is to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment.

We receive Holy Spirit by faith just as we receive Jesus Christ by faith.  We speak in tongues by faith.

HOLY SPIRIT IS WITH US:

Holy Spirit is from the Father (John 15:26, Luke 11:13)

Holy Spirit raised Jesus Christ from the dead (Rom 8:11)

Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8)

Holy Spirit sealed us in Jesus Christ (Eph 4:30)

Holy Spirit teaches us all things (John 14:26)

Holy Spirit reminds us of everything Christ spoke while on earth (John 14:26)

Holy Spirit testifies about Jesus Christ (John 15:26)

Holy Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13)

Holy Spirit shows us things to come (John 16:13)

Holy Spirit dwells with us...................and shall be in us (John 14:17)

Holy Spirit can be grieved by us (Eph 4:30)

Holy Spirit can be quenched by us (1 Thess 5:19)

ANGELS ARE WITH US:

Angels are given charge over us (Matt 4:6)

Angels are innumerable and are around us (Heb 12:22)

Angels can take human form and visit us (Heb 13:2)

Angels are meant to help us (Matt 4:11)

Angels are meant to serve us (Heb 1:14)

PRACTICAL APPLICATION:

Firstly, we need to believe, recognize and acknowledge that Holy Spirit is with us at all times.  He has taken Jesus's place.  We can talk to Holy Spirit and ask Him questions. We can ask Holy Spirit to teach and explain what Jesus Christ spoke while on earth.  We can ask Holy Spirit for revelation knowledge and to guide us into all truth.  

On a practical note, we can say, "Holy Spirit, please explain to me the meaning of forgiveness and substitution" or "Holy Spirit, please give me revelation knowledge of the power of His resurrection" or "Holy Spirit, teach me how to know God's will" or "Holy Spirit, convict this person of sin and bring him to repentance"

Holy Spirit is grieved when we speak unwholesome, negative, unedifying, discouraging, depressing, fearful, anger-filled, ungraceful words. (Eph 4:29-31)

Holy Spirit is quenched when we despise prophesyings (words of encouragement) - 1 Thess 5:19.

Therefore, let us speak positive, edifying, encouraging, uplifting, gentle, graceful, courageous, loving, prophetic, godly, scriptural, comforting, promise-filled words only.

Secondly, we need to believe that innumerable angels are commissioned to be with us.  They are around us and can be summoned.  We can ask angels to strengthen us and help us in everyday tasks.  We can ask angels to assist us in tasks beyond our strength and ability.

On a practical note, we can ask, "Angels of God, strengthen me today as I finish this work" or "Angels of God, go before me and assist me in this work today" or "Angels of God, watch over my house and children while I am out of town".

 

CONCLUSION:

In times like these, we need supernatural intervention.  We need to expect the miraculous.  We need to connect with God Almighty.  We need to know of God's presence, provision and protection for our lives.

Let us stop negative talk like the people in the world and let us meditate on God's promises only.  May God be real to us.

- Melchizedek