We have often heard that, the Holy Spirit is simply God's power, but can God's power grieve? isn't grieving an emotion? it is! The Holy Spirit is not merely God's power! He is himself God. He can be happy, be grieved etc. The bible in Ephesians 4:30 admonishes us to not bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit by the way we live. The verses following the aforementioned go on to show us how that can be done. We grieve the Holy Spirit when:
~We are bitter
~We are angry
~ We are slanderous
~We use harsh words
The Holy Spirit delights in fulfilling his mission in our lives. Jesus Christ came to fulfill a certain purpose, even the Holy Spirit is in us to fulfill a certain purpose. He is the Spirit at work in us. Ephesians 3:20 lets us know, that God is able! capable! He can do above and beyond all we can ever imagine, but it's dependent on the power in us.
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." ~Ephesians 3:20
When we are angry, this hinders the Holy Spirit from working in us. Hence, we are told to not let the sun go down whilst we angry as that gives a foothold to Satan. Isn't it amazing how God is always looking out for our best interests! He knows best and he wants the best for us! Which is a trend I have noticed in most Old Testament stories, everything God did and said was from a place of love for his people. He knew the detrimental effects of sin, hence he wanted them not to commit sins. He knew the powerlessness of man-made gods, hence he instructed his people not to worship any statue. Today he doesn't want any Christian living in bitterness/ anger, because he has called us to something better, a life characterized by joy unspeakable and supernatural peace. The Holy Spirit is grieved when we are not living in accordance with our new nature and life. When we live below who God has made us, New Creatures.
Harsh words grieve the Holy Spirit, our words are powerful! After having conversations with people we meet, those people should look back at the conversation and be inspired, be filled with hope. They shouldn't be condemned and hurt every time they reflect on your speech. One of my absolute favorite scripture, Ephesians 4:29 says;
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."
We please the Holy Spirit when:
~We are forgiving
~We are kinds to others
~`We are gentle-hearted God is kind to us. He forgave us all our sins. He is patient with us, and because of all that we too can be all that to the people in our spheres of contact.
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