How
You Can Have Intimate Fellowship With The Holy Spirit
Helen
Calder Enliven Blog
Does your heart yearn to know the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
and to discover what that means at its deepest level? Do you long for greater
sensitivity to the Holy Spirit?
As prophetic people, we are wired for a close relationship with
God. This is the place where we become acquainted with Him, His ways and His
voice.
That drawing and pull you feel towards Him, is a gift from your
Heavenly Father; it is your invitation to fellowship with Him.
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Paul’s second letter to the church in
Corinth closes with this word of blessing (2 Corinthians 13:14):
‘May
the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.’
Our first clue to what the ‘fellowship of the Holy Spirit’
means, comes from the Greek word translated ‘fellowship’ in this Scripture
verse. It is ‘koinonia’, which
means: communion, partnership and
participation. [1]
There is a meaning, inherent in this verse, that the Holy Spirit
is commonly shared among
all believers. On a personal level, to have fellowship with the Holy Spirit is
to commune with Him. It is to be actively engaged in relationship with Him. It
is to partner with Him.
Following are 3 keys to help you have intimate fellowship with the
Holy Spirit, and go deeper in your relationship with Him.
1.
Fellowship with the Holy Spirit by Appreciating Him as a Person
Have
you ever noticed how many movies portray ordinary people, who have supernatural
powers? It is interesting that science fiction writers point to some physical,
impersonal thing, like radiation or a mutant gene, as the source of a
superpower.
At
Pentecost, the believers were not waiting for a power, a radiation or an
ability—they were waiting for a Person.
The power came with the Person of the Holy Spirit—someone with Whom they could
fellowship and do life, ministry and mission together.
‘And
I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide
with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because
it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and
will be in you.’ (John
14:16-17, NKJV)
When
Jesus said ‘another’, the Greek word ‘allos’ meant ‘another the same as’; ‘the
same sort’. [2] He
went on to say, ‘I will not leave you orphans;
I will come to you.’ (John 14:18)
Jesus
was saying, ‘the Holy Spirit will be with
you just as I have been with you.’
Throughout the Book of Acts, we
see the Person of the Holy Spirit actively present—leading, speaking, and
manifesting.
‘And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were
sealed for the day of redemption.’ (Ephesians 4:30)
The Holy Spirit has a mind, will, emotions, and a voice. The
Holy Spirit is God, up close and personal. And we can have a relationship with
Him.
2. You can
Fellowship with the Holy Spirit Because of What Jesus has Done
‘May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.’ (2
Corinthians 13:14)
Here are three contexts to help us experience the fellowship of
the Holy Spirit:
A. The grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
The
Spirit of God is a Holy Spirit. The reason He can dwell in us
is because Jesus has sanctified us (made us holy) through His sacrifice on the
cross. (see 1 Corinthians 6:11, Hebrews 10:29)
This is great news! Your worthiness to fellowship with the Holy
Spirit is not because of what you have done. Righteousness is yours through the
grace of Jesus, and what He has accomplished.
However,
your ability to enjoy the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
will be determined by your confidence in the power of Jesus’ sacrifice, and His
shed blood, as it relates personally to you.
We
do not have to be ruled by temptation, or live conscious of sin. We can live
every day aware of, and rejoicing in, our righteousness in Christ. (Romans 8:1-14)
B. The love of God (the Father).
The
Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;
rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by
him we cry, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15)
The
Holy Spirit is a gift to you from your loving Father, just as Jesus was sent
from the Father (Luke 24:49, John 3:16).
As
the Spirit of adoption, the Holy Spirit is not only God’s expression of love,
He is the One who continually reveals the Father to you.
C. Shared Experience with Others.
It is
important to note that the context of this verse is also corporate. ‘… be with you all.’ We are not meant to live a lonely
spiritual walk. The grace, love and fellowship
of God is not only a personal experience; it is also a rich shared experience
with others in the church, the body of Christ.
3. To
Fellowship with the Holy Spirit Means to Share with Him
As we fellowship with the Spirit, there is a mingling of our
lives with His life. Remember, the Greek word translated ‘fellowship’, ‘koinonia,’ means communion,
partnership and participation.
Among the things the Holy Spirit shares with us are His
companionship, His gifts, access to the resources of Heaven, His guidance and
help, His anointing and power.
What does the Holy Spirit
desire to give to you, that you can simply receive from Him right now? True fellowship
(communion) goes both ways. We in turn give the Holy Spirit our love and
honour.
His interests become our interests. In
order to receive the Spirit’s help and comfort, we must surrender our weakness
and need to Him.
Is the Holy Spirit putting His finger on something, that you need
to yield to Him at this time?
Today, allow the Holy Spirit to draw you closer into fellowship
With Him. Meditate on this study, and the Scriptures mentioned. Journal and
ask, ‘Lord, how can I experience
more fellowship with You?’
Submit to
Christ’s rule over your life now and enjoy the freedom and peace under God. Say
this prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my
sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I
now want to turn away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.
I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected
from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my
heart from this day forward.
Thank You that according to Your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy Spirit to help
me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study
Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
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lyrics
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
Chorus
You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
You're my friend and You are my brother,
Even though you are a king.
I love you more thank any other,
So much more than anything.
Even though you are a king.
I love you more thank any other,
So much more than anything.
I want You more than gold or silver,
Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver,
And the apple of my eye.
Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver,
And the apple of my eye.
Notes:
[1] Strongs G2842 See http://biblehub.com/greek/2842.htm
[2] Strongs G243 See http://biblehub.com/greek/243.htm
[2] Strongs G243 See http://biblehub.com/greek/243.htm
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