Mission Finder Podcast #33 | Season 2
Hosts: Andrew Michael Arroyo & Don Nava
In this episode of Mission Finder, hosts Andrew Arroyo and Don Nava explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Described as divine energy at work, the Holy Spirit’s influence spans biblical history—from creating the universe to raising Christ from the dead. Crucially, that exact same power is accessible to every believer today.
Indwelling vs. Infilling
Understanding how the Holy Spirit works begins with distinguishing between two key experiences:
- Indwelling: At salvation, the Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence within a believer, fulfilling God’s promise to dwell among His people.
- Infilling: Believers are empowered through ongoing baptism by Jesus with the Holy Spirit and fire for daily service and witness.
- The Activation Problem: Many believers never fully activate this divine presence. Andrew compares this to owning a state-of-the-art home automation system that sits unactivated—the potential is fully present, but it goes unused until relied upon.
The Nine Fruits of the Spirit
In Galatians 5:22–23, the Bible outlines nine interconnected qualities that form a unified Christlike character:
- Love (Agape): Unconditional and sacrificial; the foundation for all other spiritual qualities.
- Joy: A deep-seated contentment rooted in a relationship with God, persisting regardless of circumstances (unlike temporary happiness).
- Peace & Long-Suffering (Patience): Inner calm and steadfast composure under pressure, trials, or provocation.
- Kindness, Goodness & Faithfulness: Compassionate service, moral integrity, and unwavering commitment to God and others.
- Gentleness & Self-Control: Strength under control, marked by grace, humility, and mastery over personal impulses.
A Lifelong Journey of Transformation
Don and Andrew highlight that these qualities build upon one another as believers yield daily to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Cultivating this single fruit with nine distinct aspects is a lifelong process that revolutionizes your spiritual walk as you surrender control to God.
