365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns August 22

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

August 22

THE HOLY SPIRIT: A NEW SPIRIT

Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and

take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh.

EZEKIEL 11:19

The Holy Spirit is the New Spirit that enters a person's heart at salvation. He enters a hard heart and brings the love of God to soften it. When people realize how much the Father loves them and how much Jesus suffered for them on the cross, they'll soften in repentance and faith. The New Spirit will give them a new view of their sins, a new view of the gospel and a new view of salvation. But most of all, the New Spirit will give them a new heart to call upon God. Let the Holy Spirit give you a new life. Let the Holy Spirit show you what new things He can do for you today.

Holy Spirit, I need a new perspective on life. Give me a new

 focus on my possibilities. Use me in a new way today.

The New Spirit is sent into your life to show you all the new things you get at salvation. You get peace (see John 14:27), guidance (see Galatians 5:25), assurance (see Ephesians 4:30), illumination (see 1 Peter 1:12); and you are filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit for new service (see Ephesians 5:18). When you get the fullness of the Holy Spirit, many new possibilities open up to you.

Holy Spirit, come touch me in a new way. I want all the new

things You have for me. Make this a wonderful day. Amen.

Reading: Ezekiel 36:25-36

Key Thought: The Holy Spirit gives new things to believers.