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Lesson 6: Staying Close to the Spirit
This last lesson is about daily life with the Holy Spirit: how to stay close, how to ask for more of Him, and how to listen well.
Scripture readings
Ephesians 4:30
Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
Don’t quench the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18
Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
Luke 11:13
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
The lesson
Welcome, friends, to our final lesson.
Ephesians 4:30 says, “Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God.” Because He is a Person who loves us, our sin and bitterness can grieve Him. The remedy is gentle: tell God the truth, turn back, and receive His forgiveness.
First Thessalonians 5:19 says, “Don’t quench the Spirit.” To quench is to put out a fire. We can do that by ignoring Him or by always rushing past His nudges. Make some quiet room each day.
Ephesians 5:18 says to be filled with the Spirit. In the original language this is something we do again and again, not once and for all. And Luke 11:13 gives us a lovely invitation: our heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. So ask. Ask often.
First Thessalonians 5:21 says to test all things and hold firmly to what is good. If something doesn’t agree with Scripture, we set it aside. The Spirit never contradicts the Word He inspired.
Conviction from the Spirit is gentle and leads us back to God. It is not the same as shame. And you don’t need to be afraid of getting this wrong. He is patient and kind.
Reflection questions
Private, for your own journal.
- Is there anything I need to talk to God about today?
- What can I do each day to make room for the Spirit?
- How will I test what I think I’m hearing?
Quiz
Closing prayer
Father, I ask You to fill me with Your Holy Spirit today. Keep me close and help me to listen. Let me never grieve or quench Him. In Jesus' name, amen.
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