“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?”
(Psalm 139:7 NKJ)
HIS PRESENCE PRODUCES EVIDENCE
“The evidence of the Spirit’s presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone.”
(1 Corinthians 12:7 GW)
1. PROOF OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
“God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit…”
(Hebrews 2:4 NLT)
HEAVENLY LANGUAGE
“For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for mno one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.”
(I Corinthians 14:2 NKJ)
2. PROOF OF FREEDOM
“The Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
(2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT)
3. PROOF TO THE CONTRARY
“…the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions,
jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissentions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like…those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
(Galatians 5:19-21 NKJ)
4. PROOF BY PRODUCING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
(Galatians 5:22-23 NASB)
5. PROOF OF SURPASSING PEACE & POWER
“…the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 4:7 BSB)
6. PROOF OF A TRANSFORMED LIFE
“…do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
(Romans 12:2 NKJ)
“…I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I…He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
(Matthew 3:11 NASB)
Victory Group Questions:
1. What proof (evidence) of the Spirit’s presence are you aware of, and can see?
2. How has the Holy Spirit helped you?
3. In what way do you want the Holy Spirit to move in your life, or impact your life…so that others can see?
4. How can you become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence?