The fellowship of the Spirit

“Fellowship with the Spirit” – a phrase that has been suffusing me with warmth ever since it settled in my heart on Sunday morning.

I can have fellowship with the Holy Spirit! I CAN HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT!!

The word fellowship speaks of a friendly relationship, conversation, shared purpose and intimacy. And I can enjoy this with the third Person of the Trinity at any time and in any place, for He is at the very core of my being. Holy Spirit, you are within me.

When I feel my toes slipping and my body is swept into the wild ocean of God’s plan for my life, the Spirit is within me. He is here to provide guidance as the shore slips beyond my view. He is here to provide strength when my limbs grow tired of swimming. He is here to encourage when my spirit flags.

 “Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me” (Psalm 42:7).

God’s plan for my life will always take me out of my depth. But I have fellowship with the Holy Spirit. When I can no longer trust my own resources, I must trust in God. And faith in God pleases God. Indeed, without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb 11:6).

So I’m going to keep on praying “your will be done”, but I’m also turning to the Friend that sticks closer than a brother.

Cheers for now - Ian