Cooperating With the Holy Spirit

Just as we are not to be ignorant of the devil’s “devices” (2Corinthians 2:11 KJV), we must not be ignorant of the Holy Spirit’s ways. “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant” (1Corinthians 12:1). Our understanding of the workings of the Spirit, coupled with understanding of the particular needs of our situation, is itself one of the indications of the presence of the “Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding” (Isaiah 11:2). To be full of that understanding is to be full of His Spirit. Our emotions may or may not be large evidence of our cooperation with His Spirit, but certainly our emotions are fully engaged, when we cooperate with Him. LORD, grant to us the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, for we know “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2Corinthians 3:17) of understanding. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.