God's Spirit of Power Does Three Things for Us:

1. God's Spirit                           within us.

   . . . whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him "spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life"
   John 4:14 (NCV)

   "Don't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?"
   1 Corinthians 3:16 (NLT)

2. God's Spirit                           us.

   The real question is not how do I get more of the Spirit? But rather, how can you, Spirit,                                                                            ?

   Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
   Ephesians 5:18

3. God's Spirit                           us.

   The Holy Spirit is God's mark on us -- His                                               that we                                to Him.

   "Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee."
   2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV)

   "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption."
   Ephesians 4:30 (NLT)

4. So                      for His                          .

   "But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
   Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)

   "Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord."
   Psalm 27:14 (NLT)

5.                                Him to fill every corner of your heart.

   "I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me"
   Galatians 2:20 (NLT)

Come,                                                    Thirsty!

"Everyone who asks will receive -- you know how to give good things to your children. How much more your heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Luke 11:10, 13 (NCV)