power, but by the Spirit.) Rays of Light. The Wind. Water cleanses and refreshes just like the Holy Spirit who daily cleanses and refreshes us.

The Lord also wants to anoint those who have been overcome by the spirit of mourning with the oil of rejoicing. The Holy Spirit is the source of our inspiration, insight, mental illumination, revelation, guidance, and direction. But Jesus tells us that when the Spirit comes, He will not speak of Himself; that “whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come” (John 16:13 KJV). Today, I want to ask you to invite Him by saying, “Holy Spirit, come upon me.” In fact, for the next week, take one symbol of the Holy Spirit each day and invite Him to do that freshly in your life. The purpose of using symbols is to shed more light, add understanding and to illustrate the truth.

A Tongue of Fire or a Flame. On the other hand, "Spirit" and "Holy" are divine attribute… As priests, the Lord wants to anoint us for worship to renew us, so that our worship doesn’t become stale, habitual, or formal. God’s not going to anoint us with the ability to rule when we try to manage things our own way. He is both, the breath (Gen.2:7; Ez. The Holy Spirit doesn’t seek to be mysterious, but He is the most mysterious of the Godhead. The workings of the Holy Spirit are invisible, glorious, and gentle, and within them, He never tells us about Himself. The Bible says it is Jesus who baptizes with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:8), and He will: Our gift of this article by Pastor Jack Hayford is made possible by your gracious support of the ministry. Fire is an age-old symbol for God, whether it be God making the covenant with Abraham in a burning torch (Gen 15:7), speaking to Moses from the burning bush (Ex 3:2), guiding the Israelites with a column of fire (Ex 13:21), or sending down fire to consume the holocaust offered by Elijah (1 Kgs 18:38). Jack Hayford Ministries. 699). —This speaks of refreshing, The Holy Spirit, coming as a dove, is gentle and a symbol of peace.

(Mark 1:10). The tongue is a metaphor for speech, and those who receive the Holy Spirit are to use their tongues to proclaim Christ and speak words of kindness. WATER The Oil of the Infirm reassures someone who is sick or injured of the healing, strengthening, forgiving, and consoling presence of the Holy Spirit (Jas 5:14-15). 4:18; Jn. 6:4; 14:5, I was born in Cambridge, New Zealand, but have lived much of my adult life in various places around the USA. The issue isn’t just alcohol; the issue is, how much of what the world offers does it take to get you going? —our cleansing stream, our water of 9 Symbols of the Holy Spirit Nine Emblems or Symbols of the Holy Spirit — He is: 1.

3:11 John the Baptist said that Jesus would baptize us with the Holy Spirit and with fire. He purifies, protects, illuminates, tests and judges—Ex. The oil also speaks of God’s approval—Lk. 1:32. God’s voice is a fiery flame (Ps 29:7). When Jesus tells Nicodemus about the new birth experience (John 3:8), He tells him that it is not like a tangible birth where you can see the baby is born and check the clock for its time of arrival. The Seal. The Holy Spirit wants to come and rest upon you and me. Not sweeping throughout the world as a tidal wave of revival, but to come to each of us personally. I live totally by faith, and continue to rejoice in our faithful Father. At Pentecost (Acts 2:3), it wasn’t a wind that blew in; it was the sound of a rushing wind—like a hurricane. 6:37; 2 Cor. An equipping place for worshipers from all denominations, nations and generations. This image is taken from the Annunciation announcement when the Holy Spirit came upon Mary, and she was overshadowed with the power of the Most High (Lk 1:35). 3:16–17; 10:16; Jn. The seal ratifies, guarantees and confirms, an unseen power. This symbol is taken from Luke’s Pentecost account when a tongue of fire came to rest over the head of each of the disciples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3-4). A lamp, light, or burning candle is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s role as Enlightener. Nine flames, nine lamps, a nine-pointed crown, or a nine-branched candelabra. Answer: The Bible presents various symbols of the Holy Spirit, each depicting different attributes of His nature or aspects of His work. In his name the apostles do the same (Mk 16:18; Acts 5:12; 14:3). A Hand. John pinpoints that the work of the Spirit as “rivers of living water” was to become available after Jesus’ ascension (John 7:37-39). Our gift of this article by Pastor Jack Hayford is made possible by your gracious support of the ministry. Also, wind is independent of man and Groupings of nine represent the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit:  “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Gal 5:22-23). In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Holy Spirit was present in the water from the rock (Ex 17:6; Dt 8:15; Wis 11:4). Through the prophet Isaiah, the Holy Spirit invited the people to approach the Spirit’s fountain of grace:  “All you who are thirsty, come to the water” (Is 55:1). 110:3; Prov. Sign up to receive Pastor Jack’s inspirational emails, ministry news and special offers. “‘It is by the finger of God that Jesus cast out demons’ (Lk 11:20). 3:16–17; 10:16; Jn. The purifying fire burns out the Adversary. 3:16). The dove is perhaps the most recognized symbol of the Holy Spirit in Scripture: “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. The Holy Spirit is the source of our inspiration, insight, mental illumination, revelation, guidance, and direction. Jn. In 2014 we need to practice lingering or waiting in the presence of God. How many times have you sensed something was wrong, or something was right, but you didn’t know why or how you knew? The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit being “a spirit of judgment and burning” (Isa. As fire, He works in a dual way: to probe the inner recesses of our life and to refine us as gold or silver is refined in the fire; and to temper our personalities by causing there to be the penetration of fire into our system. It takes fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit for the dominion of His Kingdom and the authority of His life to happen through us. 7:37–39. “The seal is the symbol close to that of anointing. In the Hebrew Scriptures, priests were consecrated in the power of the Holy Spirit with holy oil (Ex 29:7; 30:30); and anointing oil was used to consecrate the meeting tent, the Ark of the Covenant, and all its furnishings (Ex 30:24-29). When the three Hebrew children were thrown into the furnace, not only were their lives spared, but also their clothes didn’t burn. 3:8) and the wind of God. What is the Bible, and Where Did it Come From. A Cloud. Oil. In Baptism the newly baptized is given to drink of one Spirit (1 Cor 12:13). This is a collection of thoughts on worship, Bible study, lists, life, art, music, animals, fun, New Zealand - anything to make you smile, worship, or (hopefully) both. When the lawn endures a hot day, it dries up and needs the refreshing of rain. The Holy Spirit, coming as a dove, is gentle and a symbol of peace. The Holy Spirit Comes as a Dove. It comes from the story of Jesus’ baptism, when Jesus saw “the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.” (Mark 1:10) The other three Gospel writers use similar wording to describe the event (see Matthew 3:16 , … Become a member and let me know how I can help or equip you in your worship ministry. life—Ps. In the Gospels, Jesus describes the new work of God, conveyed by the ministry of the Spirit, as new wine coming into old vessels. That anointing brings the lifting of our heads with the refreshing of seeing beyond today—not with superficial optimism, but with a deep abiding of hope that has been begotten in us by God. The Holy Spirit is present in the whispering wind (1 Kgs 19:12). A lamp, light, or burning candle is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s role as Enlightener. 19:12; Hos. When one object has several symbols by which it is represented, each symbol emphasizes a different aspect of the object. In each of the following seven ways, the Lord desires to move into our realm.

Here are 10 things I think are super important – use the... —pure and gentle; He is peace—Matt. 1:21–22; Eph. Used with permission. SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Rivers are channels or conduits to places where the refreshing of water is needed. The Holy Spirit, coming as wind, depicts His power and His guidance. You live in the world, but His Spirit in you keeps out the world’s pollution. Father Michael Van Sloun is pastor of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Wayzata, Minn. As a former school principal, high school instructor and athletic coach, he has always been a teacher. Jesus indeed uses the sensory image of the wind to suggest to Nicodemus the transcendent newness of him who is personally God's breath, the divine Spirit.

And as kings, we don’t just get anointed once for all. The Dove —pure and gentle; He is peace—Matt. abundance and revival—Ps.

Rivers —He is the light who brings healing, Thank you for stopping by. The Lord is saying that He will send rain to fields [people] that are totally barren as a promise of hope. A Lamp. 37:9; In the Old Testament, it was a dove that signaled the end of the flood (Gen 8:8-12). power, truth and anointing. © 2006, 2011, Rev. The prophet Isaiah said, prefiguring Jesus, “the Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me:  he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly” (Is 61:1; Lk 4:18).

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