Holy Spirit Come

As we delve into the lyrics of Patrick Mayberry's "Holy Spirit Come," we are reminded of the profound longing for divine intervention and spiritual renewal. This song echoes the sentiments found in Acts 2:17, where the prophet Joel's words are quoted, "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." This verse resonates with the song's plea for the Holy Spirit to "come like a flood, like a fire," to bring about a real revival, a fresh encounter with God.

The song's lyrics and the verse from Acts both express a deep yearning for the Holy Spirit's transformative power. The song speaks of being "on the edge of a new beginning," and "praying for Your rain to pour," which mirrors the biblical promise of God pouring out His Spirit. The song's chorus, "Come like a flood, like a fire," is a vivid depiction of the Holy Spirit's power to cleanse, renew, and ignite passion within us, much like a flood washes away the old and a fire refines and purifies.

The bridge of the song, "Oh can you feel it, Heaven is reaching, Oh can you hear it, Our God is speaking," is a beautiful reminder of the active presence of God in our lives. It echoes the sentiment in Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." This verse, like the song, invites us to be receptive to the Holy Spirit, to open our hearts and minds to the divine presence that is always reaching out to us.

As we reflect on the song and these corresponding Bible verses, we are prompted to ask ourselves: Are we ready for a real revival? Are we open to the Holy Spirit's transformative power in our lives? Are we listening for God's voice, ready to receive His healing and freedom? This song and these scriptures challenge us to examine our spiritual readiness and receptivity. They invite us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, to anticipate the "unthinkable" miracles that can occur when we invite God's Spirit to "come like a flood, like a fire" into our lives. 

So, let's ponder this: How can we make ourselves more open to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives? How can we cultivate a heart of worship that anticipates and welcomes the "new song," the "new beginning," the "real revival" that the Holy Spirit brings? As we listen to this song, let's allow it to stir within us a deeper longing for the Holy Spirit's presence and power in our lives.