“Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”
The Witness Within #2
50 days after Jesus' resurrection, God poured the Holy Spirit out upon all flesh. This divine act marked a significant turning point, as the Spirit now dwelled within the followers of Christ, establishing the church as God's living temple. Consequently, whenever someone believes in Christ, they are saved and filled with the Spirit of God. There is no need to wait for the Spirit's arrival or for any additional requirements; one simply needs to allow the Spirit to come upon them daily.
This extraordinary event brought about a profound change. God's presence would no longer be confined to a physical temple built by human hands. Instead, He chose to dwell in unity with His family. Through His indwelling Spirit, God speaks to us, guides us, empowers us, heals us, and enables us to minister to others. The incredible news is that if you have accepted Jesus, the fullness of God's Spirit resides within you. Now, each day, you have the choice to invite His Spirit to come upon you.
Within this message, I explore various passages that depict God's longing to dwell among His people. We witness God's consistent desire to be with His people, beginning with the Garden of Eden and progressing to the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. Finally, He finds His ultimate dwelling place within His family.
Check out this amazing prophecy from God about the time we live in. Notice God's relational language and see if you can feel His heart for you.
Jeremiah 32:38 They shall be My people, and I will be their God; 39 and I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them. 40 I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; and I will put the fear of Me in their hearts, so that they will not turn away from Me. 41 I will rejoice over them to do them good and will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and all My soul. NASB
Watch the whole sermon for lots more on this subject.
Clint and Sara Byars
Forward Ministries
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