Are we hindering the work of The Holy Spirit here on earth?
As I wrote yesterday, the first Person of THE GODHEAD we encounter is The Holy Spirit yet many place little or no importance of the ministry of The Holy Spirit. The first Person Who contacts us is not THE FATHER, not THE Son, but it is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit introduces us to The Son. He influences us in the way we begin to think.
Paul recorded by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 1:
20 Opposition to Truth cannot be excused on the basis of ignorance, because from the creation of the world, the invisible qualities of God’s nature have been made visible, such as his eternal power and transcendence. He has made His wonderful attributes easily perceived, for seeing the visible makes us understand the invisible. So then, this leaves everyone without excuse.
The Holy Spirit is active on earth to the point where there is no excuse for not perceiving GOD’S nature. The Holy Spirit is the Communicator to our spirit man.
Jesus spoke in Revelation chapter 2:
7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Revelation 3:
6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Jesus reiterated seven times to focus on what The Holy Spirit is communicating to the church. Jesus emphasized the importance of hearing The Holy Spirit if you are to be fully acceptable in His sight. The Holy Spirit plays an essential part in every major transaction of redemption. We see this from the beginning of GOD’S plan of redemption found in Genesis 1, to the culmination in the Book of Revelation. It is THE FATHER, The Son, and The Holy Spirit all working together.
Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 1:
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.
20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”
22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
It was The Holy Spirit Who formed Jesus in her womb. Luke provides additional details as he recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 1:
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.
30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His Kingdom there will be no end.”
34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?“
35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”
38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
Once again, the creative power of The Holy Spirit referenced in Genesis 1, impregnated Mary just as He did with Elizabeth. His power brings for manifestation in the physical world.