Genesis 1:2
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (NIV)

ruwach (roo'-akh); wind; breath, a violent exhalation; blast of breath. The Holy Spirit comes with power

pneuma(pnyoo'-mah); a current of air, blast of breath, a strong breeze; or spirit.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (NIV)

Counselor: parakletos (par-ak'-lay-tos); an intercessor, consoler, advocate, comforter, helper.

John 16:7
But it is actually best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Counselor won't come. If I do go away, he will come because I will send him to you. (NLT)

Why are many living a Spirit-less life?
1. Some are not aware of the Holy Spirit

Acts 19:1-3
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (NIV)

Why are many living a Spirit-less life?
2. Some resist the Holy Spirit

Acts 7:51
“You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!” (NIV)

Why are many living a Spirit-less life?
3. Some grieve the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 4:29-31
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (NIV)

The Holy Spirit Will:
1. Comfort you

John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; (KJV)

The Holy Spirit Will:
2. Counsel you

John 16:13
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth… (NIV)

Isaiah 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (NIV)

The Holy Spirit Will:
3. Convict you

John 16:8
And when He (the Spirit) has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: (NIV)