The Holy Spirit has been called the mysterious third Person of the Trinity and there is not any basis for that kind of a statement. The only reason that a person would be a mystery to another person would be because they had not spent any time with them. Are some of the things of God a mystery? Yes! However, the Holy Spirit is not meant to be one of them. Yeshua would not send something into our lives to make our lives more difficult:

“For my thoughts are NOT your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8 (NIV)

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (NIV) John 14:16-17

By the entrance of the precious Holy Spirit into our lives, our lives were meant to become more simplified. The Holy Spirit is to be our – friend!

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (NIV) Proverbs 18:24

Jesus told us that He had much more to say to us: "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” (NIV) John 16:12-13

Let’s look at some of the facets of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

He teaches us: “for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say." (NIV) Luke 12:12

He guards us: “Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you -- guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. (NIV) 2 Timothy 1:14

He can restrain us: “Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. (NIV) Acts 16:6

He encourages and strengthens us: “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.” (NIV) Acts 9:31

He can reveal things to us: “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. (NIV) Luke 2:26

He directs us: “The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. (NIV) Acts 13:4

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." (NIV) Acts 13:2

He confirms things to us: “I speak the truth in Christ -- I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit.” (NIV) Romans 9:1

“It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements:” (NIV) Acts 15:28

He fellowships with us: “Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 13:14

He renews us: ”...He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,” (NIV) Titus 3:5

He testifies to us: “The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this...” (NIV) Hebrews 10:15

He comforts us in times of need: “But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. (NIV) Acts 7:55

He pours out: “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” (NIV) Romans 5:5

“For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Peter 1:21

He can convict us: “When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.” (NIV) John 16:8-11

He guides us: "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.” (NIV) John 16:12-15

He is our Counselor: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” (NIV) John 14:16-18

The Holy Spirit dwells: “When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD. And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple.” (NIV) 1 Kings 8:10-11

He can hover: “By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.” (NIV) Exodus 13:21-22

He protects us: “Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel's army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud brought darkness to the one side and light to the other side; so, neither went near the other all night long.” (NIV) Exodus 14:19-20

The Holy Spirit is the shadow of the Almighty and there is rest in that shadow: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (NIV) Psalm 91:1

There is healing in the shadow of the Holy Spirit: “As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.” (NIV) Acts 5:15

The Holy Spirit is not pushy He does not go where He is not wanted, each person must choose to take action in order that the Holy Spirit will come in and reside and grow within them: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (NIV) Matthew 7:7-8

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” (NIV) Revelation 3:20

The Holy Spirit is not in any way likened to this Earth, He is perfect, His love is pure and without evil: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
(NIV) Galatians 5:22

Being that He is pure and perfect! Therefore, He is not: “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (NIV) Galatians 5:19-21

The Holy Spirit is very sensitive and can be grieved: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIV)

God feels pain; therefore, the Holy Spirit feels pain: “The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain.” (NIV) Genesis 6:6

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