1. The Holy Spirit and Us
Effort and Acceptance

2. CS Lewis
Wind
Isaiah 61
Tents

3. The wind blows where it wills; you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born from the Spirit.' [John 3:8]

4. I baptize you with water, for repentance; but the one who comes after me is mightier than I am, whose sandals I am not worthy to remove. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire [Mat 3:11]

5. Jesus was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil. [Mat 4:1]

6. Then he breathed on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit
Then he breathed on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit! [John 20:22]

7. [Isa 61:1-3]
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to announce good news to the humble,

8. he has sent me to announce good news to the humble,
[Isa 61:1-3]
he has sent me to announce good news to the humble,

9. [Isa 61:1-3]
to proclaim liberty to captives

10. [Isa 61:1-3]
to proclaim a year of the Lord's favour

11. [Isa 61:1-3]
to comfort all who mourn

12. to give them garlands instead of ashes,
oil of gladness instead of mourners' tears,
[Isa 61:1-3]

13. a garment of splendour for the heavy heart.
They will be called trees of righteousness, planted by the Lord for his adornment.
[Isa 61:1-3]