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MY HELPER
In John 14: 18, Jesus encouraged His disciples concerning His departure,
by saying,
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”
Then in John 16:7-8, He says,
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go
away; for if I
do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will
send Him to you. And when He has
come, He will convict the world of sin; and of righteousness,
and of judgment:”
Jesus is saying that we will not have to face life alone. He will always
be with us here on earth through the Holy Spirit indwelling us as believers.
I love the way
Jesus characterizes the Holy Spirit’s ministry to us. He calls Him our
Helper. Some versions translate this term as the Comforter. I love them both,
because they are descriptive of God’s immediate and present ministry to me
anytime and anywhere.
Many people feel that the Holy Spirit ministers only in
certain times of Worship, and that his presence is revealed only though an
emotional manifestation. It is true that He enables us to Worship in ways that
lift us to God’s Throne of Glory, beyond our mere physical existence. However,
the Holy Spirit’s ministry to us is even more helpful as He reveals Himself in
the trials, tribulations, sorrows, and everyday struggles of life.
The Apostle Paul introduces us to this wonderful
ever-present ministry of help and encouragement in Romans chapter 8. Paul not
only tells us that the Holy Spirit is our helper, but he explains exactly how He
helps, encourages, counsels, and comforts us.
Allow me to list some of the specific ways the Holy Spirit
helps.
The Holy Spirit frees us from the fear of condemnation. (8:1-2)
The Holy Spirit helps to keep our minds on things that please God. (8:5-7)
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us that we belong to God. (8:8-9)
The Holy Spirit gives life to our bodies (
8:10
-13)
The Holy Spirit brings us into intimacy with God our Father (
8:14
-17)
The Holy Spirit enables us to live with great expectations for the future (
8:18
-23)
The Holy Spirit gives hope that brings perseverance to our lives (
8:24
-25)
The Holy Spirit helps us pray when we’re weak and don’t understand (
8:26
)
The Holy Spirit prays for us when we don’t know what to pray for. (
8:27
)
The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s purpose in our circumstances (
8:28
)
The Holy Spirit uses our circumstances to make us like Jesus (
8:29
-30)
The Holy Spirit keeps us in God’s love no matter what. (
8:39
)
Father, thank you for saving me and
living in me through your Holy Spirit. Help me to reflect on His ministry today.
Allow me to depend on His help no matter what my circumstances, so that my life
may bring honor and glory to you – TODAY. In Jesus’Name, AMEN.
The Lord Bless Real Good –
Dennis.
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