Be a friend of the Holy Spirit!

[hishandmaiden]

Do you seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit or do you seek to be His friend?

The Holy Spirit is a person and not just a power or force that we seek to improve our Christian ministry. Too often, we seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit and do not seek to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

We need to see the Holy Spirit as a person and cultivate a relationship with Him, like we did with the Father and Jesus. We need to remember that we ought to talk to the Holy Spirit and love Him, and not just want the gifts that He can give to us.

Do not seek ONLY after the Holy Spirit's gifts. Rather, be a friend of the Holy Spirit.

[Bruce_Leiter]

To whom did Jesus teach us to pray? The Father! It is through Jesus by the Spirit's power that we pray. That's the biblical pattern. Remember that the Father is our Source, Jesus is his Agent, and the Holy Spirit makes it all happen in our lives directly. He is our Friend, but he's also the one who disciplines us with his Word

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[TheBlade]

On 9/21/2024 at 11:40 AM, hishandmaiden said:

Do you seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit or do you seek to be His friend?

The Holy Spirit is a person and not just a power or force that we seek to improve our Christian ministry. Too often, we seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit and do not seek to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

We need to see the Holy Spirit as a person and cultivate a relationship with Him, like we did with the Father and Jesus. We need to remember that we ought to talk to the Holy Spirit and love Him, and not just want the gifts that He can give to us.

Do not seek ONLY after the Holy Spirit's gifts. Rather, be a friend of the Holy Spirit.

This might be kinda of a shock but no.. I do not seek the gifts... desire yes seeking no. Now for me to seek Him who will not speak of Himself but only what He hears.. He always points to Christ and the Father. He like Christ " I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner."

Not here to disagree but allot of things are said by many people that I have ask (test the spirits) where is that written? I am one of those that has heard of the sweet sweet holy Spirit and speak in tongues (baptised in the spirit). For me every time I try to focus on Him.. it goes right to the Father. Yes He talks.. but He for me is just GOD. When I was young oh everything was JESUS just JESUS yet slowly I keep getting these nice quite thoughts "what about the Father". Never had the thought or idea I need to focus on the holy Spirit.. He does not talk of Himself only what He hears. So just "who" are you getting to know? Yes He is a person yet we need to back up somethings said here by the word of God because I can't find them

Ever wonder why nothing is written about worshiping the holy spirit? Nor are we told to pray to Him who is part of the God head. 

 

[Michael37]

28 minutes ago, TheBlade said:

I do not seek the gifts... desire yes seeking no.

Yes, the Gift Chapter (1 Cor. 12) ends with the instruction to "earnestly desire" the "best gifts", and then the Love Chapter (1 Cor. 13) tells us what they are. 

What are your thoughts on this verse in the Order Chapter (1 Cor. 14):

1Co 14:1  Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

[TheBlade]

1 hour ago, Michael37 said:

Yes, the Gift Chapter (1 Cor. 12) ends with the instruction to "earnestly desire" the "best gifts", and then the Love Chapter (1 Cor. 13) tells us what they are. 

What are your thoughts on this verse in the Order Chapter (1 Cor. 14):

1Co 14:1  Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

Reading in the OT .. I think it was about or around David being king and what got me was how many times I read how they well "Then Saul sent messengers to take David. And when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as leader over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.". Out of all rather we prophesy which as I understand is not future telling but prophecy edifies the church, and is for our strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Made my self laugh.. I still don't see it.  Maybe the other gifts can lead to us look at self and how great or important we are where as prophesy is about others never self. Well can't skip over 1st Cor 13 haha.