Topic: The Help and Guidance of the Holy Spirit [Church of God Mission International] Above Only Daily Devotional 22 December 2021
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Above Only Daily Devotional
Wednesday December, 22 2021
The Help and Guidance of the Holy Spirit
John 14:16-17 (MSG), John 16:13-14 (MSG)
I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth. The godless world can’t take him in because it doesn’t have eyes to see him, … But you know him already because he has been staying with you, and will even be in you! *But when the Friend comes, the Spirit of the Truth, he will take you by the hand and guide you into all the truth there is. … he will take from me and deliver it to you.
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The Holy Spirit is not a concept, a force or an abstract phenomenon. He is a person. The reason Jesus us the phrase, “another Friend” in our text above or “another Comforter” as stated in some other versions, is because He was a Friend and Comforter to His disciples. Since He was going away, He wanted them know that He will be sending someone else (the Holy Spirit) who is just like Him in every way, to not just live with them but to actually live in them.
How would you react to that challenge or situation if Jesus in all His power and glory was physically standing beside you right now? Child of God, Jesus lives inside you right now by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit that is in you is not in any way inferior to the Jesus that lived and walked on this earth with His disciples. So just as the disciples felt comforted and enjoyed great help from Jesus in various areas of their lives, the Holy Spirit is also available and willing to guide and help you in every area of your life. Keep increasing in your consciousness of the presence of the Holy Spirit.
In the Amplified Bible, the word comforter used to described the Holy Spirit is expanded as counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener and standby. Whenever you feel like you need any of these things in your life, know that you have the Holy Spirit and He is ready to teach you ALL things (1John 2:27) and empower you (Acts 1:8) in every way. In the Living Bible, Romans 8:26 says, “And in the same way—by our faith—the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying.” Like a great partner, He will join hands with you against whatever challenge you may have.
Prayer Focus:
Pray in the Spirit right now and thank God for the mighty presence of His Spirit with you. Receive the guidance and help of the Spirit right now.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN
Zechariah 2:1-3:10, Revelation 13:1-18, Psalm 141:1-10, Proverbs 30:18-20