The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

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Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And the reason, I believe, is because far too many Christians are content to live their lives, we are far too content to live our lives, based upon secondhand experiences. What is happening is that we’re settling for what is second best.

And one of the main reasons is because we’re not able to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven upon the situations we find ourselves in. In other words, we’re not operating in the full power of the Holy Spirit.

Maybe to say it like this, we lack God’s power to implement what He tells us to do because we’re trying to do it in our own power and abilities. Instead, we need the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit to be what God has called for us to be.

There is a verse in the Old Testament that speaks volumes about this. It was given by the prophet Samuel to Saul, as God was preparing Saul to be Israel’s first king. Samuel said, “Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.” (1 Samuel 10:6 NKJV)

So, let’s dive into today’s message and see about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and how it works in our everyday life

How Does the Holy Spirit Work?

Let me give you a quick rundown before we look at the goal of the Holy Spirit as it concerns our transformation. Now, I’ll delve further into these areas a little later, but for now, here’s a quick synopsis. What I hope this synopsis will do is wet your appetite for wanting to know more about it.

The Holy Spirit works in many ways to make us more like Jesus Christ. We see this mainly as He renews our minds to be like the mind of Christ.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV)

He also convicts us of sin and leads us to repentance. Jesus said, “And when He (the Holy Spirit) has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” (John 16:8 NKJV)

We also see the Holy Spirit working through the word of God. He uses the power of Scripture to convict us and influence our way of thinking. He does this to shape us into godly people.

In the end, the power of the Holy Spirit inside every believer gives us the power to transform these lives from death to life. “For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:13-14).

Therefore, as children of God, we not only are to be led by the Holy Spirit, but we also need the power of the Holy Spirit manifested in our lives, giving us that extra oomph we need to get us through. (We’ll look at this, as we end our time together.)

Therefore, in this whole transformational process, what is the Holy Spirit’s Goal?

To Make Us More Like Christ

With the power of the Holy Spirit living inside of us we are being transformed into God's image. But how?

“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:17-18 NKJV)

It’s in those words, 'unveiled face,' that we find transformation’s beginning, because it has such a transformational meaning behind it.

Paul is referencing Exodus 34 when the skin on Moses's face would shine after he had been in the presence of God. He was reflecting the Lord's glory. The problem was that the Israelites sin prevented them from being able to see God’s glory. So, Moses had to wear a veil to protect the Israelites from the reflection of God's presence and glory.

But now, we can come into God's presence with unveiled faces. We aren't hampered by sin like the Israelites were. Yes, we are still sinful, but Jesus's death paid for that sinfulness when we put our faith in Him. Now we have access to God's presence without any hindrance. Therefore, we have no need for a veil!