The Holy Spirit has been associated with the bizarre and extreme. This has been perpetuated by charlatans and even well meaning preachers. The unfortunate result is that some have backed away from teachings about the “Holy Ghost”. This has robbed too many of wonderful truth. The Holy Spirit makes possible intimacy with our God. He alone can make Christ real in our lives. He alone makes possible closeness with the eternal God of the universe. Without Him there is no knowing God. With Him He makes the high and exalted God very near.
“And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.” Luke 24:49-53 (ESV)
