There is no greater privilege than hosting the presence of the Holy Spirit.
As believers, we know He dwells within us. But His indwelling presence isn’t something we should take lightly. We are His hosts. And as hosts, we must be careful not to grieve Him.
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” - Ephesians 4:30 (NKJV)
That verse reveals something beautiful and profound: the Holy Spirit feels grief. He is not merely a force or power—He is a Person. And like any person, He can be hurt—not because He’s weak, but because He loves deeply.
Holiness, then, isn’t just about avoiding punishment—it’s about honoring a relationship. It’s saying, “Holy Spirit, I want You to be pleased with my life. Let my words, my choices, and even my daily habits say, ‘You are welcome here.’”
That’s what it means to be His temple.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.” - 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)
Imagine that—your physical body is His dwelling place. So ask yourself:
What am I doing with the Holy Spirit’s hands?
What am I watching with His eyes?
What am I saying with His mouth?
These aren’t questions of shame. They are questions of awareness. Because when you truly remember Who lives in you, everything changes.
The call to holiness isn’t just about what we stop doing. It’s about why we stop. We turn from sin not to earn God’s love, but to protect our connection with His presence.
“Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart…” - Psalm 24:3-4 (NIV)
Holiness is not a cold religion.
It’s an intimate reverence.
It’s not legalism—it’s love.
Make Him feel welcome.
Make Him feel at home.
For more about this topic, watch “The Holy Spirit Lives in You, but Does He Feel Welcomed? (How to Tell),” on YouTube by clicking here.
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