Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
The Holy Spirit’s personality has many facets. (def. ‘many-sided object just like a diamond’) He is a Person, and just as you and I experience different emotions and express ourselves in diverse ways, so does the Holy Spirit. But He never moves outside of God’s Word.
For example, in the Church people do not all look alike, dress alike, talk alike or act alike. Neither do they act or look the same every day; they change from day to day. The same is true with the Spirit of the Lord in you. As you yield to Him, the Holy Spirit will choose to move through you as He desires.
Therefore, we need to be: –
- Adjustable
- Moveable
- Transparent
- Obedient
These areas are not always so easy to follow so perhaps some of the following ‘facets’ of the Holy Spirit are new to some of us, and to others they are well aware of but let us refresh our hearts and minds.
The Facets of the Holy Spirit
Because the Holy Spirit is a person, He has many facets to His personality.
- Using the word ‘personality’ is perhaps a little strange, but it is the best way to really understand that The Holy Spirit is a person. (not a thing or object used by God)
- Convicting or pleading. John 16:8–9 says that “He [the Holy Spirit], when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin because they do not believe in Me.” It is this facet that draws a person to Jesus. The Holy Spirit keeps His finger on what is wrong until the issue is settled. He often operates this way in church services.
Conviction can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be very painful. When the conviction of the Holy Spirit moves upon a person, many emotions are aroused. Don’t interrupt when the Holy Spirit is dealing with someone; wait upon the timing of the Lord. - Always give respect and show it at the same time. (I think this is perhaps needed today in our society, and most of all in church life)
- Cleansing. The censorial (this is the only word that can really explain this aspect of the nature of the Holy Spirit because of righteous indignation) within you that causes you to hate sin or to take authority over the devil. The Spirit of the Lord rises up within you and causes you to hate the sin that destroys the people of God. This is the facet of the Holy Spirit that Jesus operated in when He cleansed the Temple:
Read Mark 11:15–17
This kind of anger does not give place to Satan; it has an exact opposite effect. (you have taken control of all your emotions before acting)
As you allow His Spirit to drive out that which is unholy and unrighteous within you, you, too, will experience His cleansing power and this facet of His personality.
Submit your own will and reasoning to the Holy Spirit.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
1 Corinthians 12:4–6
The Holy Spirit’s personality has many facets. (def. ‘many sided object just like a diamond’) He is a Person, and just as you and I experience different emotions and express ourselves in diverse ways, so does the Holy Spirit. But He never moves outside of God’s Word.
For example, in the Church people do not all look alike, dress alike, talk alike or act alike. Neither do they act or look the same every day; they change from day to day. The same is true with the Spirit of the Lord in you. As you yield to Him, the Holy Spirit will choose to move through you as He desires.
Therefore, we need to be: –
- Adjustable
- Moveable
- Transparent
- Obedient
These areas are not always so easy to follow so perhaps some of the following ‘facets’ of the Holy Spirit are new to some of us, and to others they are well aware of but let us refresh our hearts and minds.
The Facets of the Holy Spirit
Because the Holy Spirit is a person, He has many facets to His personality.
- Using the word ‘personality’ is perhaps a little strange, but it is the best way to really understand that The Holy Spirit is a person. (not a thing or object used by God)
- Convicting or pleading. John 16:8–9 says that “He [the Holy Spirit], when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin because they do not believe in Me.” It is this facet that draws a person to Jesus. The Holy Spirit keeps His finger on what is wrong until the issue is settled. He often operates this way in church services.
Conviction can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be very painful. When the conviction of the Holy Spirit moves upon a person, many emotions are aroused. Don’t interrupt when the Holy Spirit is dealing with someone; wait upon the timing of the Lord. - Always give respect and show it at the same time. (I think this is perhaps needed today in our society, and most of all in church life)
- Cleansing. The censorial (this is the only word that can really explain this aspect of the nature of the Holy Spirit because of righteous indignation) within you that causes you to hate sin or to take authority over the devil. The Spirit of the Lord rises up within you and causes you to hate the sin that destroys the people of God. This is the facet of the Holy Spirit that Jesus operated in when He cleansed the Temple:
Read Mark 11:15–17
This kind of anger does not give place to Satan; it has an exact opposite effect. (you have taken control of all your emotions before acting)
As you allow His Spirit to drive out that which is unholy and unrighteous within you, you, too, will experience His cleansing power and this facet of His personality.
Submit your own will and reasoning to the Holy Spirit.