Verses:
John 14 : 15 - 31
My thoughts about the verses:
Those that accept Jesus forgiving grace. Have something that the rest of the world only dreams of. That is a comfort and peace that comes from having the Holy Spirit live within us. The Holy Spirit can be a central part of your life if you allow the presence to flood your thoughts. Only those that accept the risen Savior have the gift of the Holy Spirit. There are many names for the Holy Spirit and each one represents a different aspect of the gift we are given.
The first name is counselor. Haven't we all had times in our lives when we have searched out advice from friends and family? Some of us may even go and talk to a counselor to help us talk through the thoughts that we are thinking. Yet, Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will be our Counselor. I can think of no better gift. Our ultimate counselor in all of life is that of the Holy Spirit. Once you accept the atoning power of Jesus you are filled with this wonderful Counselor. When things are going astray and your mind is wondering if you listen closely you will find the answers you need. It is often scary in this world yet those that accept Christ have a voice of reason within us. The Holy Spirit will guide you down the right path if only you allow it.
The Spirit of Truth is also a name given to the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wondered if what you are doing is right? We all go through times when we allow our fear of the unknown to overtake us. We fear that we will do the wrong thing and make our situation worse. I can tell you if you Listen to the Holy Spirit you will not be led astray. Things may seem impossible, but with God in your life all will work out in the right time and place. I know there was a time in my life where I had to step out in total faith. Looking back it is kind of ironic that this all happened because my home Church in Lexington Faith MCC was closing its doors. I can remember driving to Louisville and handing Rev. Dee my membership transfer papers. I had no clue how I would make that drive every Sunday. I wasn't making much money. I just knew it was right. The voice inside of me was telling me that I was doing the right thing. All these years later I know that I was being led by the Spirit of Truth.
There is also one more name that means so much to us in our times of needs and that is the Helper. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate helper in all things. There is no way that I know that I could go through this world without the Holy Spirit living within me. I am so grateful to have an everlasting Helper. When things seem so hard and difficult and I feel like just giving up there is a feeling deep inside of me that makes me push forward. My body has started to play its tricks on me and I am not able to do the things I could do. Yet, the Holy Spirit helps me every day to keep on keeping on. I know that I would not make it one day to the next if the Helper was not living within me. There is comfort in knowing that during your struggles you are not alone. The Helper is carrying the weight that you cannot shoulder alone.
The Holy Spirit is that soft voice in your ear that says it will work out. The soft gentle arms that comfort when you are afraid are the arms of the Holy Spirit. The guide that leads you through the roughest of times is the Holy Spirit. Those that trust in God will have the Helper live within them. The only thing stopping the gentle Spirit from entering your life and changing everything is you. If you decide that you believe in Christ you will feel the strength that you need. For that part of God will enter into your very being and you will feel the presence of God.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for loving us. We thank you for giving us the strength that we need when things are rough. We thank you for giving us the truth that we need to live our life centered in your peace. We ask right now that God that you fill us with your presence. May we accept you for the salvation that you are. May we put our trust in you so that we can go forward rejoicing in new life. In your Holy Name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the love of God? Have you allowed the Holy Spirit to enter your life? Have you allowed the Spirit to guide you?
My thoughts about the verses:
Those that accept Jesus forgiving grace. Have something that the rest of the world only dreams of. That is a comfort and peace that comes from having the Holy Spirit live within us. The Holy Spirit can be a central part of your life if you allow the presence to flood your thoughts. Only those that accept the risen Savior have the gift of the Holy Spirit. There are many names for the Holy Spirit and each one represents a different aspect of the gift we are given.
The first name is counselor. Haven't we all had times in our lives when we have searched out advice from friends and family? Some of us may even go and talk to a counselor to help us talk through the thoughts that we are thinking. Yet, Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will be our Counselor. I can think of no better gift. Our ultimate counselor in all of life is that of the Holy Spirit. Once you accept the atoning power of Jesus you are filled with this wonderful Counselor. When things are going astray and your mind is wondering if you listen closely you will find the answers you need. It is often scary in this world yet those that accept Christ have a voice of reason within us. The Holy Spirit will guide you down the right path if only you allow it.
The Spirit of Truth is also a name given to the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wondered if what you are doing is right? We all go through times when we allow our fear of the unknown to overtake us. We fear that we will do the wrong thing and make our situation worse. I can tell you if you Listen to the Holy Spirit you will not be led astray. Things may seem impossible, but with God in your life all will work out in the right time and place. I know there was a time in my life where I had to step out in total faith. Looking back it is kind of ironic that this all happened because my home Church in Lexington Faith MCC was closing its doors. I can remember driving to Louisville and handing Rev. Dee my membership transfer papers. I had no clue how I would make that drive every Sunday. I wasn't making much money. I just knew it was right. The voice inside of me was telling me that I was doing the right thing. All these years later I know that I was being led by the Spirit of Truth.
There is also one more name that means so much to us in our times of needs and that is the Helper. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate helper in all things. There is no way that I know that I could go through this world without the Holy Spirit living within me. I am so grateful to have an everlasting Helper. When things seem so hard and difficult and I feel like just giving up there is a feeling deep inside of me that makes me push forward. My body has started to play its tricks on me and I am not able to do the things I could do. Yet, the Holy Spirit helps me every day to keep on keeping on. I know that I would not make it one day to the next if the Helper was not living within me. There is comfort in knowing that during your struggles you are not alone. The Helper is carrying the weight that you cannot shoulder alone.
The Holy Spirit is that soft voice in your ear that says it will work out. The soft gentle arms that comfort when you are afraid are the arms of the Holy Spirit. The guide that leads you through the roughest of times is the Holy Spirit. Those that trust in God will have the Helper live within them. The only thing stopping the gentle Spirit from entering your life and changing everything is you. If you decide that you believe in Christ you will feel the strength that you need. For that part of God will enter into your very being and you will feel the presence of God.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for loving us. We thank you for giving us the strength that we need when things are rough. We thank you for giving us the truth that we need to live our life centered in your peace. We ask right now that God that you fill us with your presence. May we accept you for the salvation that you are. May we put our trust in you so that we can go forward rejoicing in new life. In your Holy Name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the love of God? Have you allowed the Holy Spirit to enter your life? Have you allowed the Spirit to guide you?
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