Holy Spirit and Living In His Presence

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of maintaining a relationship with the Holy Spirit. We get caught up in our work, our families, and our social obligations, and we forget to make time for the one thing that truly matters.

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, and He is our constant companion. He is always there for us, ready to guide us, comfort us, and empower us. But if we don't make time for Him, we risk losing His presence in our lives.

In Exodus 33, we see Moses seeking God's presence. He pitches a tent outside the camp and calls it the tabernacle of meeting. This is where he goes to meet with God face to face.

Moses knew that God's presence was essential for him and for the people of Israel. He understood that without God's guidance, they would be lost.

Key Points:

1. The pillar of cloud was in fact an appearance of Yahweh. The pillar of cloud was a physical manifestation of God's presence, and it followed the Israelites throughout their journey in the wilderness.

2. Moses had not been a part of the forbidden worship. When the Israelites made a golden calf and worshipped it, Moses was the only one who remained faithful to God. As a result, God allowed Moses to meet with Him face to face.

3. The Lord spoke to him face to face. This was a privilege that was rarely given to anyone, and it shows the close relationship that Moses had with God.

4. He knew Moses by Name. God knew Moses intimately, and He had chosen him for a special purpose.

5. Moses was hungry for more. Moses was not content with just having a relationship with God; he wanted to know Him more deeply.

God will grant our request for more of Him. The Key is the position of Our heart when we ask. When we ask God for more of Him, we are showing Him that we trust Him and that we desire to be closer to Him. God will always grant our request when we ask with a sincere heart.

In Psalm 51, we see David seeking God's forgiveness after he has sinned with Bathsheba. He knows that he has done wrong, and he begs God to cleanse him of his sin and restore His Spirit to him.

David also knew that God's presence was essential for him. He understood that without God's forgiveness, he was doomed to a life of guilt and shame.

Key Points:

1. David confessed his sin. David didn't try to hide his sin or make excuses for it. He openly admitted his wrongdoing to God and sought His forgiveness.

2. The word cleanse is a technical term for the cleansing of a Leper in the OT. Leprosy was a dreaded disease in the Old Testament, and it was seen as a symbol of spiritual uncleanness. David was asking God to cleanse him of his sin and make him clean again.

3. David was asking God to take the Leprosy from my soul and make me clean again. David was not just asking for forgiveness; he was asking for a complete transformation. He wanted to be free from the stain of sin and to be made new.

4. Purging with hyssop was an OT ritual. A cleansing is prescribed in the law when you come into contact with a dead body. Hyssop was a type of plant that was used in purification rituals. David was asking God to purify him of his sin and make him holy again.

5. David Remembered what happened to Saul because of his sin and He did not want God to remove His Spirit from him. Saul was the first king of Israel, and he was eventually rejected by God because of his disobedience. David did not want to make the same mistake as Saul, so he pleaded with God not to take His Spirit from him.

The stories of Moses and David teach us an important lesson: we need to make time for the Holy Spirit in our lives. We need to seek His presence and allow Him to guide us.

Additional Tips for Maintaining a Relationship with the Holy Spirit:

• Be humble. Recognize that you are a sinner in need of God's grace.

• Be obedient. Follow God's commands and live a life that is pleasing to Him.

• Be patient. It takes time to develop a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit.

• Be persistent. Don't give up on your relationship with the Holy Spirit, even when it's difficult.

When we make time for the Holy Spirit, He will transform our lives. He will give us peace, joy, and purpose. He will guide us through difficult times and help us to overcome our challenges.

So don't wait any longer. The Holy Spirit is always with you and ready to help.

Prayer

Father, I thank you for your spirit. I want to know you in a deeply intimate way. I want to know you and be known by you. Holy Spirit help me to grow in my relationship with you. I open my heart as David did and I ask that search it. Please remove anything that isn’t you. Help me to live a life that is set apart for you.