I have always accepted the reality of a threefold God, (The Latin word Trinas means three each or threefold). But for Christians this trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can be puzzling.

I am reminded of the Sunday School and Church which was our home for family worship and fellowship. It was an Anglican Church with the name, Holy Trinity. Other churches are often named after saints… like St. Paul or St. John.

However, I would like to reflect for a moment on the HOLY SPIRIT… a person in the Godhead who can easily be misunderstood. Not just theologically but also, how we experience Him in our lives.

Firstly, the Holy Spirit is a distinct person… yes, in perfect harmony with the Father and the Son but in himself separate. The Bible tells us that Jesus was sent by the Father but that he was also sent by the Holy Spirit, (Is. 48:16).

Secondly, the Holy Spirit is an active person who empowers, reveals and guides. The ministry of Jesus was a continual demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power. It did not rely on any human might or power, (Zech. 4:6, Acts 10:38).

So, like the personal relationship we enjoy with the Father and His Son Jesus, we can also have it with the Holy Spirit. He wants to be our companion and also wants us to experience his power!

Ref. John 7:38-39, John 16:7 NIV.