The promise of the Father given to us by Jesus Christ is that the Holy Spirit would be sent to the world and the believers. The work of the Spirit to the world is to convince people that they are sinners and need a Savior, to show the power of God to reveal truth to those who are blinded by sin, and to bring an end to the work of Satan. The work to the believers is to guide them into all truth, to demonstrate the power of God to live a life of holiness by allowing the Spirit of God to dwell in the hearts of the believer. Such filling will empower the follower of Christ to live a life of full joy. The desire of the believer is to do the will of God. Asking Him for the things that please Him will bring fulfillment and everlasting joy. Fear not, by his Spirit there is nothing that a believer will not be able to overcome. (john 16)
In order to be set apart for the service of God, one must be fully consecrated to God. Sanctification is a work that is accomplished through the Word and the Word is Truth. It is the Spirit of God the leads believers in Truth. The prayer of Jesus was that those that choose to follow Him be sanctified, set apart to glorify Him. One cannot truly glorify God if they are living a self-center, self-serving life. Surrendering your life of all your desire and ambitions to God is to live the life of holiness. It all starts when the Holy Spirit leads us into the Truth of complete consecration to the whole will of God in sanctification. (john17)
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