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Message Notes:
What is interesting is the Greek word for spirit “Pneuma” is the same word used for wind.
MAIN IDEA:
The Holy Spirit is like a steady wind who helps us move closer to God.
Our posture towards Him determines whether we move forward or stay stuck.
John 14:15-31
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
[The night before the cross]
15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth… V.18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you… V. 25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. NIV
Living in the Holy Spirit will constantly present two very clear options:
1. The Path Towards God
2. The Path Away From God
Galatians 5:1-25
1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law … V. 16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions… V. 19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. NLT
MAIN IDEA:
The Holy Spirit is like a steady wind who helps us move closer to God.
Our posture towards Him determines whether we move forward or stay stuck.
1. We must know which direction He is already going.
John 5:19
So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. NLT
2. We must position ourselves to allow Him to move us forward.
Psalm 51:10-12
10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. NIV
Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. NIV
When you want to move forward in sailing …
the goal is to have as much of the sail as possible to be opened to the wind.
When you want to move forward with God …
the goal is to have as much of your life as possible opened to the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 121:1-2
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. NIV
MAIN IDEA:
The Holy Spirit is like a steady wind who helps us move closer to God.
Our posture towards Him determines whether we move forward or stay stuck.
CLOSING CHALLENGE:
What areas of your life feel stuck?
Do you know which way the Holy Spirit is leading for that area?
What needs to change to be able to start moving forward with the Holy Spirit in that area?
If you prayed the prayer to start fresh with God today text “startagain” (one word) to 97000 so we can connect with you and help you take the next steps in this amazing decision.
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