We can access the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome the difficult circumstances in our lives. The natural of being filled with the Holy Spirit connects the spiritual life to our real life issues we face each and every day.
- Being filled with the Spirit gives us the power to do what we cannot do on our own. Jesus knew he needed the Spirit’s help to carry out his mission.
- Paul contrasts being drunk with alcohol with being filled with the Spirit. The Spirit gives us joy, peace, and hope when life feels overwhelming.
- We access the Spirit’s power by surrendering our lives and willingly submitting to God’s authority. Trusting God actively positions us for the endless filling of the Spirit’s power.
- The same Spirit that empowered Jesus lives in us and is available to help us face whatever we are dealing with. By surrendering, we can receive the Spirit’s strength.
The Spirit of God wants to fill us with power beyond what we can muster on our own. All we must do is surrender to God, trust him, and the Spirit will empower us to face whatever lies ahead.