Romans 8:16 - The Gift of The Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:16 (NKJV) The Spirit Himself bears
witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
INTRODUCTION
The essence of worship is relationship. God
doesnt want us to kneel grudgingly or to grovel at
his feet in terror simply because he is
all-powerful. That's why he has made us his children,
coheirs with Christ - not simply his servants. He
accepts our worship when it comes from a heart that
knows and trusts his goodness and love. He has
secured our forgiveness and given us eternal life,
and he longs for a meaningful relationship with
us. When we truly begin to grasp that and pursue
a deeper connection with him, our worship
becomes the heartfelt, outward flow of our love for
him. [NIV Once A Day Bible]
COMMENTARY PEARL
When we come to Jesus, God Himself comes
to live within us. We may not feel any
different; we may be unaware of His presence; we may
even doubt if anything has really happened to us.
But it has. God now lives within us! He does
this through His Holy Spirit. Although we can't
see Him, He is that part of God who is working
and active in our world.
Why does the Holy Spirit come to live
within us? One reason is to assure us of our
salvation. He came to help us discover God's will - to
illuminate our minds and make us yearn for God. He
takes spiritual truth and makes it understandable
to us. The Holy Spirit also encourages and
strengthens us in times of trouble. And He has come to
change us from within, to make us more like
Christ.
Don't try to live the Christian life in
your own strength. Instead, turn to God in
submission and faith, and trust His Holy Spirit to help
you.
How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you?
[Peace for Each Day by Billy Graham]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Romans 8:16 - The Tug of God's Love.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220119-0817.html
1 John 3:24 - Living in Union with Christ.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20181218-0937.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170202-1035.html
John 15:4, 5 - The Crucial and Vital
Relationship With Christ.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160109-1614.html
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
https://abible.com/links/
