The Nature of the Spirit
Having the nature of of God (holy spirit) is beyond speaking in tongues or blasting prayers up and down . But having the spirit of God is to possess the nature of Christ.
Christ and his father are one so every nature of Christ is also found in Jehovah (John 10:30)
There are gift of the spirit and there is a nature of the spirit.
The gifts of the spirit are talents or manifestations you get once you have utterly dwelled in the place of intimacy with God.
Manifestations are works of power, service in the name of Christ through the spirit for God to be glorified.
What are these gifts of the spirit 1Corinthians 12:8
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Power
Healing
Prophecy
Discernment of spirits
Tonguing
Interpretation of tongues
*it is important that not one of these gifts are greater than the other. This is the mistake we Christians. They all work together for one goal, which is?
Answer: God’s glorification
The nature of God is to be seen in you and through you.
What does this mean?
In you God’s nature should emanate/shine to men. Through you, your actions should preach Christ whether directly or indirectly.
What are the nature of the spirit?
The nature of the spirit is simply the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self control
*it is important to understand that all these Christ demonstrated till the point of death.
With one completely possessing these fruits then it is assured that such a person can go to heaven because you cannot give yourself to the holy one of Israel and suffer shame
Why must I have the nature of the spirit?
Answer: it is the will of God that we have his nature.
The reason to have the nature of the spirit is to be saved (salvation) Isaiah 45:22
It doesn’t just end there, he wants us to have salvation because he has spoken it and it is his word (Isaiah 45:23)
*Remember the word of the Lord will not return to him void but must accomplish that he has sent it to do (Isaiah 55:11)
What must I do to have the nature of the spirit
Accept Jesus Christ (John 14:5-9)
Read the Bible (Joshua 1:8)
After obtaining the nature of the spirit please and please do not end there. Bring men to have it also(the nature of the spirit) because he said let your light shine so bright that “men” might glorify your father (Matthew 5:16)
***Please accept Christ that is the principal way to the nature of the spirit. You can’t do it on your own. Accept him today and let him come into your life****
God bless you