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2 Corinthians 5:5 - SPIRIT LIFE.

2 Corinthians 5:5 (NIV) Now it is God who 
has made us for this very purpose and has given 
us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what 
is to come.  

2 Corinthians 5:5 (NCV) This is what God 
made us for, and he has given us the Spirit to be 
a guarantee for this new life.  

INTRODUCTION

The Holy Spirit is God's "guarantee" of what 
will come. His work in our lives today assures us 
that the healing process will be thoroughly 
completed in Christ's presence. Each time the Holy 
Spirit reminds you of Scripture, convicts you of 
sin, restrains you from selfish behavior, or 
prompts you to love, you have evidence that he is 
present. You have the Spirit within you beginning the 
transformation process. Whether you deal with aches and 
pains or even disabling limitations, trust God 
that his total renovation of your body and soul 
is in process. [Life Application SB] 

God  has given us the Spirit. The Holy 
Spirit applies the benefits of Christs redeeming 
work to the hearts of believers and makes his 
resurrection power a reality of their daily experience 
(cf. 4:10"16 and notes). This guarantees their 
eventual transformation into the likeness of 
Christs glorified body (see Php 3:21 and note). [NIV 
SB 2020] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Spirit Life
   For what exactly has God has created us? 
It is to be "clothed with our heavenly home" (2 
Corinthians 5:4). Paul reminded us of the knowledge of 
our mortality in the beginning of this chapter. 
When we are faced with the limitations of our 
lives, let us not give in to despair. Our lives do 
not end when our bodies fail us. There is an 
eternal hope in the glory of Christ's kingdom in 
which we get to share. 
   The Holy Spirit is our guarantee for this 
new life we await. The breath of God's very own 
Spirit gives life, hope, love, joy, peace, and 
strength into our inner beings. This is why Paul 
continued in verse six, "so we always have courage." 
We have courage because of the companionship of 
his Spirit which never leaves us! [365 Days of 
Courage by Sara Perry of Broadstreet Pub] 

COMMENTARY 

Filled, Refilled, and Filled Again
   Lets say that you just bought a 
brand-new car and were enjoying everything about it, 
from the new-car smell to the beautiful new 
paint. But it suddenly started sputtering and then 
stopped completely. You have it towed to the 
dealership, where you demand an explanation. A 
technician gets into the car and turns on the ignition. 
Then he informs you that youre out of gas. 
   The Christian life can be like that. 
Sometimes, we run out of gas, or we start shutting down 
because our batteries are low. I can barely make it 
through an entire day without my cell phone going 
dead. I need to plug it in and recharge it 
periodically. 
   If youre losing momentum in your walk 
with God, maybe you need a recharge. You need to 
be filled, refilled, and filled again with the 
Holy Spirit. 
   In the Book of Acts, we read about 
Gods outpouring of the Holy Spirit onto a group 
of believers gathered in Jerusalem in what we 
now know as the Pentecost. This outpouring on 
that day set the Church in motion. 
   But what does being filled with the Holy 
Spirit mean? Sometimes, we think it means that 
well have an emotional experience. Maybe we will, 
and maybe we wont. It would be nice if, at 
the start of each day, we could get a zap of 
sorts that fills us with energy and passion. 
However, I think that our being filled with the Holy 
Spirit may not even affect us emotionally. If we 
want this to happen, we will have to ask for it. 
 
   Lastly, the Holy Spirit isnt an 
it; the Holy Spirit is a He. The Holy Spirit is 
God and a member of the Trinity. He has a will 
and a purpose, and He wants to accomplish 
something in your life and mine. [Greg Laurie from 
Harvest Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

ONE LINERS

If a man is filled with the Holy Spirit he 
will not necessarily be noisy, highly excited or 
full of physical strength. The Spirit-filled life 
is a life of calm poise and quiet confidence 
(Isaiah 30:15). To be filled with the Holy Spirit is 
not to reach a state of sinless perfection or to 
attain a state where the old nature is eradicated 
(1 John 1:8,10). Words of Life Ministries 

The Holy Spirit's influence increases the 
more we obey and give Him freedom to work. 
Another vivid picture comes from the original word 
to be filled" because it means to be 
overflowing and having more than enough. Christ 
Fellowship Church 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Galatians 5:16 - Live by the Spirit.

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221002-0835.html 

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190728-1011.html 

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180620-1117.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/