The Holy Spirit Was There In The Beginning READ | Gen.1:2: And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The Holy Spirit did not make His first appearance at Pentecost. The Bible mentions Him as early as the creation account (Gen. 1:2). In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit empowered individuals for specific tasks. For example, Bezalels God-given wisdom and craftsmanship enabled him to become the Tabernacles chief architect (Ex. 31:1-5). We also read that the Spirit settled upon: leaders needing help in administration (Num. 11:16-17); warriors facing formidable tasks (Judges 6:34; 1 Sam. 16:13), and men called to proclaim Gods word (Isa. 61:1; Ezek. 2:1-4). When the Lord wanted a job done, He chose someone to do it. Then the Holy Spirit equipped him or her for the task. He gave power only to certain people and didnt necessarily remain with them long. In the upper room, however, the Spirit arrived with a fresh mission from God. Indicating that the Spirits involvement with believers would be different than before, Jesus told the disciples, He abides with you and will be in you (John 14:17). Gods Holy Spirit had come alongside the disciples during their time with Christ. But following the completion of Jesus work on earth, He would now dwell within them. In John 14:16, Jesus says of the Holy Spirit, “The Father . . . will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever.” That means He is there to stay. Since Pentecost, every believer has received the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, He no longer comes and goes but rather remains permanently. He seals us in Christ—proof of the promise that we are forever in Gods presence (Eph. 1:13-14).
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:58:37 +0000
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