Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Wine
I believe in the joy and power of the Holy Spirit, but much of what we see on display today is just the flesh. So what was it that made the onlookers assume that the believers were drunk?
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Water
Wherever the rivers and rain of the Holy Spirit touch, there is life.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Seal
The seal represents the certainty that we receive from the Holy Spirit. Despite what our emotions tell us, despite what the lies of the enemy tell us, despite what our own human reasoning tells us, we know that we belong to God because of the Holy Spirit, the seal of the promise of salvation. The seal, the Holy Spirit, is God’s fear-defeating, peace-giving promise to us, the assurance of our own salvation. The seal can be symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Cloud
It was in the cloud that Jesus ascended (Acts 1:9), and it is on a cloud that Jesus will return (Mark 13:26). The Holy Spirit, the cloud, reveals the presence of Jesus. The cloud represents the Holy Spirit’s guidance and glorious presence in your life. He surrounds you and reveals the glory of God. He rests on His new tabernacle, you. The cloud can be symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Light
The Holy Spirit is faithful to reveal His Word. It’s purely supernatural. The ability to know the truth is beyond human reasoning. We need the illumination of the Holy Spirit.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Dove
What does the Holy Spirit look like? We are given descriptions of Jesus and the Father, but rarely do we see a description of the Holy Spirit. Today, His body is your body, but the Holy Spirit appeared in physical form in the Gospels.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Oil
The anointing oil was a foreshadowing of the Holy Spirit. Just as oil was poured from above and onto the head of those appointed, so the Holy Spirit is poured out from above onto the head of the Church—Jesus Christ.
4 Benefits of the Blood of Jesus
There is power in the blood of Jesus. I believe it’s time for the Church to begin talking about the blood of Jesus once more and for the world to know what it is to be washed in the blood of Jesus.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Fire
He called this being the “Spirit.” Ezekiel’s vision may very well have been of the Holy Spirit Himself. Fire represents the Holy Spirit’s righteous nature. It speaks to His purity, judgment, and His refining presence. Thus, fire can be symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit: Wind
The Holy Spirit is unpredictable, invisible but powerful. He brings refreshing. He stirs the atmosphere, and He brings life. He is the Wind of Heaven, the Breath of God.
Do Something for God
Many are so worried about details that they miss destiny. Afraid to do something wrong, many fail to do anything at all. Some imagine that the will of God is so precise, so easy to miss, that one wrong turn can derail the call of God. That’s simply not the truth.
Eternity Matters
The Church’s first priority should be the preaching of the gospel message - backed by good works, yes; but definitely and clearly spoken with words. What good does it do to feed a man today who enters eternity without Christ tomorrow?
8 Effects of Living in God's Word
There are many benefits to knowing and living the Word of God. Here are 8 examples.
Persistent Faith
You're not going to climb the mountain; you're going to move it.
Something More
The more I knew of Him, the more I wanted to know. There was a beautiful and energizing grace that compelled my every spiritual act. There was a flow to my prayer and devotion. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, I felt a growing distance between God and myself. The clear image of Jesus, that the eyes of my heart had so clearly beheld, began to fade.
We Need the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the one who will grow His church. The Holy Spirit is the one who helps us to pray with power, worship in truth, preach with boldness, live with holiness, and receive the Word with understanding.
Setting the Atmosphere
There’s nothing wrong with taking our message “outside the four walls of the church”, as long as we recognize that those “four walls” aren’t wrong - they can, at times, be useful.
9 Marks of a Move of the Holy Spirit
All other movements and trends will eventually phase out, but the move of the Holy Spirit will always come full circle - history and scripture assure us of that wonderful truth. I prophesy a fresh emphasis on the Person of the Holy Spirit.
Doubt: An Unwelcome Enemy of Healing
Before raising the little girl from the dead, Jesus removed the doubt from the room. And that, dear reader, is the simple and effective way to deal with doubt. Simply remove it.
Becoming a Vessel of Healing
Heroes of the faith are reflections of the glory of God, but they are only reflections. While we can receive impartation, wisdom, and inspiration from those who have gone before us, we must aim to imitate them only in this one regard: ourselves becoming reflections of the brightest light. We must look to reflect Jesus.