365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns May 12

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

May 12

THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ

for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

ACTS 2:38

The Holy Spirit is a Gift to you. Jesus said, "I will pray the Father, and He j will give you another Helper" (John 14:16). The Holy Spirit was given to enter into the heart of every Christian. Rather than giving you just forgiveness or eternal life or access into Heaven, the Father gave you a Person of the Godhead. The Gift is the Holy Spirit. When this Gift enters your heart, He brings the spiritual riches of Heaven into your life. You have the Gift; now unwrap the present and take Him out of the box. When you receive an earthly gift from a friend, you either try it on or see how it works. Do the same with your Gift of the Holy Spirit. Use Him to see how He works.

Holy Spirit, I don't seek spiritual things; I seek You. I don't seek spiritual

power or blessings. I need You in my life. I receive You as a free gift.

The Holy Spirit is the Helper whom Jesus promised (see John 15:26). He helps the Father carry out His will on Earth. He helps Jesus by delivering eternal life to all who believe in Him. He is the Gift to help every believer. Will you open this Gift and try Him out?

Holy Spirit, come into my heart and help me live for You. I don't have

spiritual power. So come, my Gift; I receive You freely. Amen.

Reading: Acts 2:38-42

Key Thought: The Holy Spirit is the Father's gift to you.