The Holy Spirit

   “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” (Gen 1: 2).  Over the void and darkness of the world God’s Spirit was moving, creating in the will of God.  The Spirit will move within us as well if we allow.  He will lead us on the path of God’s will.

   “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” (Luke 1: 35).  The Spirit created in Mary the child who would be the savior of the world.  The word become man to save the world from itself.  The sins of man had closed the doors to heaven; Christ came to reopen them.  Through the work of the Holy Spirit Mary conceived.

   “And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and behold, a voice from heaven, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased’”.  (Matt 3: 16 – 17).  The Spirit descended upon us at baptism as well.  He will instruct us, lead us, comfort us and show us the way to our heavenly home.  All we need to do is reach out to Him in faith and love.

   “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for ever,” (John 14: 16).  Jesus promised the apostles that the Holy Spirit would come.  On Pentecost that promise was fulfilled.  The Spirit comes to us as well.  He is our Counselor and our guide.  He will lead us on the path to salvation.

   How sad that so many reject the Spirit that dwells within them.  Whether they wish to acknowledge His presence doesn’t change the fact that He is there, waiting to help them in this life.  We need to look to Him; he will lead us.  We need to accept His counsel; He will show us God’s ways.  The Holy Spirit will lead us to the home God has prepared for us.

Father Your Spirit dwells within me.

May I look to Him in all things.

I seek His guidance.

I seek Your will in all things.

Amen