GOING DEEPER IN KNOWING WHO THE HOLY SPIRIT IS

• Bezalel—for artistic work

Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts

Exodus 31:1–5 [New International Version]

• Gideon—for leadership

14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?”

15 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”

34 Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him

Judges 6:14–15, 34 [New International Version]

• Samson—for strength and power

14 As he approached Lehi, the Philistines came toward him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him. The ropes on his arms became like charred flax, and the bindings dropped from his hands

Judges 15:14 [New International Version]

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Thank you for the presence of your Holy Spirit throughout history and for your empowering men for service in significant events in the history of your people. Help me to understand that the Holy Spirit is an intrinsic and equal part of who are. Amen