Valuing the Holy Spirit

 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalms 51; Matthew 23 

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and grant a willing spirit, to sustain me.”

Psalm 51:10-12

David’s adultery with Bathsheba, his murder of Uriah, and his attempt to cover it up, grieved the Spirit of God. While we receive the Holy Spirit at salvation, our capacity to grow in the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit requires obedience, faith, and surrender.

We do not grow in the power of the Holy Spirit on our terms. David’s primary concern was restoring fellowship with the Holy Spirit as evidenced by the joy of his salvation.

Are we this dependent on the Holy Spirit that we, too, will do whatever is required to restore fellowship with God?

The testimony of a steadfast spirit and a willing spirit point to the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are forgiven and restored through Christ’s grace alone; but it is our humility which draws the grace of God.

How is our relationship with the Holy Spirit?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for the Holy Spirit. Restore your joy and love in me, for your glory.”