Psalm 139:7
Psalm 139:7 The presence of God's Holy Spirit We are all aware of the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, as recorded in the early chapters of the Book of Acts. This was a new experience for the apostles and other disciples, but one that Jesus had prepared them for. The coming of the Spirit of God, poured out from heaven, brought power, boldness, gifts and a sense of the presence of the Lord that these early believers had not expected, and it turned their lives upside down - or the right way up! As members of the body of Christ we all have access to this same Spirit and are eligible for His empowering, if we are willing to submit to Him. Many students of the Bible fail to notice that the Holy Spirit is spoken of frequently in the Old Testament. God brought about creation through His Spirit and His Word. He equipped His servants for their appointed tasks by His Spirit. The Spirit of God inspired the prophets and directed their ministries and David himself had ear...