‘By Your Free Spirit’

‘By Your Free Spirit’

…and uphold me with Your free spirit.

Psalm 51:12b

David understood the importance of the Spirit of God. While we may title the Old Testament era as ‘The Day of the Father,’ the Gospel era as ‘The Day of the Son,’ and the current era as ‘The Day of the Spirit;’ all three Members of the Trinity were operating in each era. We make a mistake to sell the other two Members of the Trinity short simply because another Member stands to the forefront in a particular era. The Holy Spirit has always been the Agent of regeneration. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Redemption. He is responsible for the application of the redemptive work of Christ in every era. We do the saints of the Old Testament a disservice if we fail to recognize the depths of their evangelical knowledge. David acknowledges that the Holy Spirit must do a mighty work in order for his relationship with God to be restored completely. Hence, he prays, ‘uphold me with Your free Spirit.’ The Holy Spirit, Who indwelt David, also indwells us. When we need our fellowship with God restored, He alone can effect it. Therefore, we appeal to God that the Holy Spirit will ‘uphold’ us. He will do so by taking the things of Christ and showing them to us. Today, let us dwell upon the virtue and value of this Holy Spirit, Who upholds us every step of the way to the Throne of Christ.

Our Wise and Wonderful God,
we rejoice at the continued work of Your Holy Spirit.
We praise You that He will evermore show us Christ
and conform us to His Image.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning