Most people think of the Holy Spirit in small terms.
A little help. A gentle feeling. A quiet influence that comes and goes.
But that’s not how the Bible describes it.
It says of Jesus, “God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
Not in portions. Not in pieces.
Without measure.
That means unlimited. Full. Complete.
And here’s what many miss. The same Spirit that rested on Jesus is the same Spirit He promised to give to those who follow Him.
Not a smaller version. Not a diluted experience.
The same Spirit.
So what does that mean for your new birth?
It means when you’re born of the Spirit, you’re not receiving a partial work. You’re not getting a hint of God or a touch of something spiritual. You’re receiving the Spirit of God Himself dwelling in you.
That changes everything.
Jesus said, “He that believeth on me… out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” Then it explains, “This spake he of the Spirit.”
Rivers.
Not drops. Not trickles.
Rivers flow. They move. They carry life.
And when the Spirit fills you, that’s exactly what happens. Something begins to flow from inside you that didn’t originate with you.
On the Day of Pentecost, when the Spirit was first poured out, it didn’t stay hidden. It flowed. They were filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
That wasn’t a measured response. That was overflow.
And it kept happening.
Acts 10. The Spirit fell, and it flowed out in speech.
Acts 19. The Spirit came, and it expressed itself again.
Because when something is without measure, it doesn’t stay contained.
It reveals itself.
That’s the difference between a mental belief and a spiritual birth.
Belief can stay quiet.
The Spirit doesn’t.
When He fills you, there’s evidence. Not because you’re trying to prove anything, but because something inside you is now alive and moving.
And here’s where it gets personal.
If the Spirit is without measure, then your new birth isn’t supposed to be limited by your past, your background, or your ability. You’re not drawing from your own strength anymore. You’re drawing from Him.
The same Spirit that empowered Jesus to preach, to overcome temptation, to walk in authority, now lives in you.
That means the ceiling you used to hit… is no longer the ceiling.
But it all starts with being born of that Spirit.
Not just believing He exists.
Not just feeling something occasionally.
But receiving Him.
Fully.
And when you do, you’ll know it.
Because the rivers begin to flow.
Your voice changes. Your prayer changes. Your hunger changes. You’re not forcing it. It’s coming from within.
That’s not emotion.
That’s the Spirit without measure finding expression through you.
So if you’ve been settling for small experiences, occasional feelings, or limited understanding, realize this.
God never intended to give you a portion.
He intended to fill you.
And when He does, it’s not partial.
It’s not quiet.
It’s not hidden.
It’s full.
It’s flowing.
And it’s something you can know for sure.
Call to Action: The Question That Demands an AnswerIn Acts 2:37 Peter and the Apostles were asked the question – What Shall We do? And in Acts 2:38 Peter answered, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Do you understand this? After hearing the gospel and believing, they asked what should would do. The answer hasn’t changed friend, Peter clearly gave the answer. The question for you today is, Have you receieved the Holy Spirit Since you believed? If you’re ready to take that step, or you want to learn more about what it means to be born again of water and Spirit, visit: Come, and let the Spirit make you new. |
