Devotion Note - Partnership with the Holy Spirit

In Second Corinthians 13:14, Paul says,
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen."

The word "communion" is the Greek word “koinonia”, one primary meaning is that of partnership.
2 Cor 13:14 also means: " and the Partnership of the Holy Spirit be with you all."

When Jesus' earthly ministry was in operation, He and the Holy Spirit always worked together.

• Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35);
• empowered by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16);
• led by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 4:1).
• healed people by the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38);
• cast out demons by the power of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:28);
• was resurrected from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11);
• and was seated at God's right hand in the heavenly places through the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:19,20).
  

Jesus was working hand in hand with the Holy Spirit in his earthly ministry.

Jesus said He wouldn't initiate anything by Himself, indicating His total dependence on the Spirit of God (John 5:30).

Another meaning of the word "communion" (koinonia) means taking responsibility for someone.

An example of this is found in Philippians 4:14, when Paul wrote to the Philippians and commended them for the generous gift they sent for his ministry. He told them, "Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction."
The word "communicate" here is another use of the word "koinonia".

Thus 2 Cor 3:14 also means: "and the RESPONSIBILITY of the Holy Spirit be with you all."

This means that just as the Holy Spirit wants to become our Partner, He also wants to assume great responsibility for us in this world. If we wish, He'll stand by and watch us try to do it all alone. But if we'll open our hearts to the Spirit of God, He will assume a more active role in our life. He wants us to know that we are not alone — and that He will take responsibility for us!

Amen Lord. Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to dwell in us to help us in our

christian walk. Help us Lord to be submissive to your spirit so that we can walk in

victory and glorify your Name. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen

Love Poet

在我心里有一首歌,
要献给我至爱的主.
感谢他从泥坑中把我救赎,
使我生命不再痛楚.

枯干的心被主爱装满,
生命从此充满色彩.
寂寞不再, 空虚不再;
天天享受主甘甜的爱.

我以什么报答主?
唯有把真心献上,
一生爱主,一生顺服.
致死忠心, 追随我主.