... . And yet the Holy Spirit is just as relevant to our lives as it was to first century believers, for the Holy Spirit is the presence of God in our lives. British newspaper columnist Bernard Levin wrote an op‑ed piece sometime back. I find it quite descriptive of our situation. Levin wrote, “Countries like ours are full of people who have all the material comforts they desire, together with such non‑material blessings as a happy family, and yet lead lives of quiet . . . desperation, understanding ...