The Spirit of Yahweh

"The spirit of the Yahweh is on me for Yahweh has anointed me. He has sent me to bring the news to the afflicted, to soothe the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, release to those in prison, to proclaim the year of favor from Yahweh and day of vengeance from our God, to comfort all who mourn…" (Isaiah 61: 1-2)

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on disciples of Jesus is one of the most tangible and most cherished gifts of Jesus Christ to His Church. Christians of every denomination speaks of the effects of the Holy Spirit on their lives in the same language. He is a strong influence for good. He is a constant helper and companion. He is the always reliable ally in crisis.

For me, He is the source of all inspiration and power. Without Him, I can do nothing. With Him, I believe that nothing shall be impossible for me.

Isaiah foretold of the impact of the Holy Spirit on the ministry of Jesus Christ. We see the fulfillment of this prophecy in the teaching and actions of Jesus right from His Baptism in the Jordan. What the Spirit did in Jesus He can do in us if we allow Him. But how can we surrender fully to the Holy Spirit so that He can accomplish God's purpose in our lives? It is said that "Desire maketh a man." Everything depends on how much we desire to see God's purpose accomplished in our lives. If we desire it more than a drowning man for air, we shall be lead to the means of fulfilling the desire. The means is no other than the Holy Spirit.