Psalm 119:97

Matthew 11:28

Characteristics and Actions of the Holy Spirit

He has a mind- "And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27

 

He is a helper- "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." Romans 8:26

 

He is loving- "Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;" Romans 15:30

 

He is a teacher- "Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst." Nehemiah 9:20

 

He speaks- "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." Acts 13:2

 

He comforts- "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26

 

He searches- "But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." 1 Corinthians 2:10

 

He leads- "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14

 

He guides- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

 

He hears- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

He works- "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."

He fellowships- "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen." 2 Corinthians 13:14 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one." 1 John 5:7

Pride

1 Samuel 2:3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed."

 

Did Pontius Pilate Have a Choice?

[Mat 27:24 KJV] "When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it."

Pilate believed Jesus was innocent. Did he have a choice? Should he have freed Jesus? Our minds scream "Yes, he could have stopped the crucifixion," but we need to look at what the Father wanted.

[Mar 14:36] "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt."

 

While Jesus was being tortured physically, spiritually, and emotionally, He asked the Father to take away the suffering if it was His will.

 

[Mar 15:25 KJV]  "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him."

 

As we see in Mark 15:25, it was not His will. If Jesus Christ had not died for us, our sins would not have been forgiven.

 

[John 3:16]  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

 

That was the whole purpose of God the Son coming down to earth as a man. He suffered for us because He loves us so much! Therefore, Pilate's choice was right and was the plan of God.

Be Happy!!

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 KJV)

Repentance

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  
2 Chronicles 7:14

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   1 John 1:9

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.  Luke 13:3

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  2 Peter 3:9

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.  Revelation 2:5

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Acts 2:38