The First Instalment

by | Aug 27, 2021 | Victory

And he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first instalment that guarantees everything he has promised us. – 2 Corinthians 1:22
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When the breath of God comes into our lives, everything comes alive. Adam and Eve were made by God and yet it required the breath of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God to enter into Adam and Eve before they could become alive. Your work or ministry might be exciting but it is the presence of the Holy Spirit that brings life to each and every area of your life that you are committed to. 2 Corinthians 1:22, the bible says that God has identified us as His own. We have been given a new identity. We belong to Him.

The more we hold on to our heavenly identity, the more we will walk in perpetual victory. Share on X

The Bible says that God has identified us as His own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts. It is not by external things that change our identity, but by the presence of the Holy Spirit inside of us. When we depend on the Holy Spirit, each and every day we will have a fresh revelation of our Lord Jesus and who we are. Our ultimate destiny in Christ will be revealed to us in a new manner every day. Since you are a child of God and you have the Holy Spirit inside of you, you have a brand new identity.

The more we depend on the Holy Spirit, the more we come alive, the more our identity changes. Let us admire the Holy Spirit. Let us begin our day with a deep connection with the Holy Spirit.

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