John 14:26 (AMP) says that the Holy Spirit is “the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby)” and “He will teach you all things.” And John 16:7 (AMP) says He is sent “to be in close fellowship” with us.
So it’s in our best interest to cultivate a personal, intimate relationship with God first and foremost. Because it’s through a personal relationship with Him that He will, by His Holy Spirit, guide each of us according to His purpose and plan for our lives. And He will anoint, or enable us, to do what He has called each of us to do.
Make Yourself Available
The secret is taking time to get satisfied with God Himself. God’s presence—His love and grace—is what we really need to be fulfilled and have His power in our lives. And when we take the time to cultivate our relationship with God—simply loving Him and being loved by Him—we become consecrated to Him.
To be consecrated means to be set apart or separated for a purpose. It is a time when we receive discipline, guidance, wisdom and direction from the Lord. It’s a personal time—between you and God—for you to learn His true character and how to trust His ways and wait on His timing. You will also learn how to make yourself available as He is ready to use you.
