The Voice That Opens the Heart
“No man can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Ghost” (1 Corinthians 12:3).
Friends, that’s not a suggestion – it’s a revelation. The confession that Jesus is Lord isn’t born in the lips; it’s born in the heart awakened by the Spirit. Without the Holy Ghost, the words are empty sound.
But when the Spirit breathes life, what once was theory becomes testimony. Have you felt that awakening? That moment when truth no longer feels like information but like fire in your bones? That’s the Spirit revealing Christ to your soul.
The Revelation That Flesh Cannot Produce
Peter once declared, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and Jesus answered, “Flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 16:16–17).
The Holy Spirit was moving even then. Human logic can admire Jesus, but only the Spirit can unveil Him as Lord. That’s why so many hear of Christ yet never see Him. The Spirit doesn’t just give knowledge – He gives revelation, pulling back the veil so we see Jesus as He truly is.
The Spirit That Breathes Faith and Confession
“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart… thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9–10).
Confession and belief are not two separate things – they’re two sides of one Spirit-inspired reality. The Holy Ghost ignites faith in the heart and sets the tongue aflame with confession. Brethren, when the Spirit fills you, you don’t whisper Jesus’ name – you proclaim it. Because when the risen Christ lives in you, silence becomes impossible.
The First Witness and the Bold Church
Jesus promised, “When the Comforter is come… He shall testify of Me: and ye also shall bear witness” (John 15:26–27). The Spirit always points to Jesus. He is not a mere feeling or power; He is the heavenly witness, testifying within us and through us. When the disciples were filled with the Holy Ghost, “they spake the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31). That wasn’t personality – it was power. That was the Spirit turning timid followers into fearless confessors.
The Spirit That Transforms Cowards into Witnesses
Remember Peter – the same man who denied Jesus by a fire? After Pentecost, he stood before the crowd and thundered, “God hath made that same Jesus… both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). What changed? The Holy Ghost. The Spirit took a trembling man and made him a pillar of fire. That’s what the Spirit does – He turns confession into courage and converts fear into faith.
The Spirit of Truth and the True Confession
“Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God” (1 John 4:2).
The Holy Spirit confesses Christ’s incarnation. False spirits deny it. To reject that truth is to reject the Spirit’s voice. But where the Spirit dwells, there’s agreement with heaven itself – Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, died, and risen again. The Spirit aligns our lips with eternal truth.
The Glory of Universal Confession
“Every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:11).
This is the end toward which all confession moves. Every Spirit-filled declaration now is rehearsal for that final day when every knee shall bow. The Spirit is preparing us for eternity – training hearts to glorify God through the name of Jesus.
The Spirit That Keeps the Confession Alive
Paul told Timothy, “Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead” (2 Timothy 2:8). The Spirit reminds us daily of the resurrection reality. He keeps our confession fresh, not stale – living faith in a living Lord.
The Spirit That Reveals the Eternal Lord
John wrote, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day… and heard… a great voice… saying, I am Alpha and Omega” (Revelation 1:10–11). The Spirit ushered John into revelation. He didn’t just see visions – he encountered Jesus. The Spirit doesn’t merely teach about Christ; He unveils Christ. Without the Spirit, there is no revelation, no confession, no sight of His majesty.
The Spirit Who Reveals and Glorifies Jesus
Jesus said, “He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you” (John 16:13–14). The Holy Ghost doesn’t compete with Christ – He magnifies Him. Every whisper of truth, every spark of understanding, every tear of worship comes from His illumination.
The Spirit That Searches and Reveals
“The Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:10–12).
You and I can’t discover Christ by study alone. The Spirit must open the eyes of our understanding. He searches the depths and brings light where once there was darkness.
The Spirit That Falls and Fills
In Acts 10:44–48, as Peter preached, the Spirit fell, and Gentiles began to magnify God. Notice the pattern: the Spirit fell, the people believed, and confession overflowed. It’s always the Spirit who starts the fire.
The Spirit of Adoption and Assurance
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God” (Romans 8:15–16). The Spirit gives voice to our identity, crying within us, “Abba, Father.” When you know whose you are, you can boldly declare who your Lord is.
The Spirit That Teaches What to Say
“The Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say” (Luke 12:11–12).
When fear grips your heart and you don’t know what to say, trust this promise – the Spirit gives utterance. He supplies wisdom, words, and timing for the perfect confession.
The Breath That Empowers Witness
When Jesus “breathed on them, and saith… Receive ye the Holy Ghost” (John 20:21–22), He was passing the torch of testimony. That same breath still empowers His Church to declare Him risen and reigning.
The Spirit That Washes and Renews
“He saved us… by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5–6). A clean heart makes for a clear confession. The Spirit doesn’t polish the outside – He transforms the inside, enabling true declaration from a renewed life.
The Spirit That Strengthens the Inner Man
Paul prayed “that He would grant you… to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Ephesians 3:16–17). The stronger the Spirit’s presence within, the bolder the confession without. Weak confession is the mark of a weak inner life.
The Spirit That Frees and Transforms
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty… we all… behold… the glory of the Lord, and are changed” (2 Corinthians 3:17–18). The Spirit frees us from fear, doubt, and shame so that we can boldly confess His glory. Freedom and confession go hand in hand.
The Spirit of Prophecy and Testimony
“The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10). Every Spirit-filled testimony declares Jesus. Every prophetic utterance finds its heartbeat in His lordship. The Spirit’s one message through every age is the same: Jesus Christ is Lord.
Final Appeal
Brethren, has the Holy Ghost opened your lips to confess Jesus as Lord – not just in word, but in life? The Spirit is still working, still convicting, still revealing. He doesn’t just inspire speech – He births truth. And when that truth grips you, you can’t help but say it: Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father!
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. |