I had some hesitation before reading this book but I'm glad that I read it; the impact it has left in me only God knows. I have always had trouble considering the Holy Spirit as a Person plus had numerous misconceptions of His Being; this book corrected the majority of these misconceptions and given me a push in searching out the Scripture on this Person—the Holy Spirit Who I really need in my life. I thank the Holy Spirit for leading me to this book. All Glory belongs to God. Worth Reading.
It was worth rereading. 09/24/2019
When I first read this, I had struggles with the Person of the Holy Spirit; from His equality in the Godhead, His role in the universe, His form, His presence, and so much more. Besides this, like most people, including Christians, I still did not understand the Father and the Son.
This book reminded me that I was not Spirit-filled, despite my striving to be the best possible Christian, an impossibility with the self. So someone mentioned this book, I checked it out, loved it, forgot about it. But God doesn't forget. I started craving for more of the knowledge of God; thank Him for His persistence with me. And then, in my walk with God, I was struggling with anxiety, fear, insomnia, heaviness, and their accompaniment, of course, brought by the accuser of brethren.
One night, as I had an insomnia bout, suddenly all lights went out, and I was left with nothing to do, having been watching some preaching on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This was months after a prayer and fasting in our church, in which I had desired to be filled by God's Spirit. But fear held me back. This night I suddenly felt some Presence in my room, a warmth, peace, and unspeakable joy that I do not understand still. I found myself smiling beyond control, and so happy, while I praised God with words I did not understand. I was so excited. And I knew the consequence of this is the Person of the Holy Spirit. O! He is so awesome. What the Bible says is peace beyond human understanding can only be brought by this Mysterious Person, the Holy Spirit. I love Him so much.
This past week reading it, I've been reminded that He is a Person, beyond even the Spiritual gifts He has bestowed me with. And He wants me to know Him, walk with Him, talk to Him, seek His counsel, and to fellowship with Him, every single moment of my life. And this is my desire, to walk with Him. He's taught me so much about our Lord Jesus Christ and the Father, but I know there is still much more He wants to show me in His Word. O the depths of God's mercies that He would walk with a wretched being like me. Who is there like unto You, O LORD?
I will walk with the LORD all the days of my life in the Spirit, crucifying my flesh daily as He makes me to be like Christ. The Father seeks those who will worship Him in Truth and in Spirit. My expectation is that He will find such a one in me.
May the LORD be praised for ever.