Ready for the Spirit

“I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever; the Helper is the Spirit of truth … you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.”—John 14:16–17 NASB

In the night before He was crucified, Jesus spent time teaching His disciples central truths they would need in the days after His resurrection. One central theme was knowing about the Holy Spirit. As Jesus prepared to return to Heaven, they needed to know that the Spirit would be with them forever.

The Spirit truly would be God with them. He would live in them. They would be filled with the Spirit Himself! He is a Person, and they could have a personal relationship with Him.

He would be their Counselor, Defender, and Advocate, always ready to plead their cause. He would be by their side in every situation, always ready to help.

The Spirit is a Teacher who can teach about the Bible and spiritual things but also about any subject! He reminds us of the words of the Bible. He is the Spirit of Truth; everything He does is true.

Jesus also explained that people in the world may know about God and the Bible but cannot know the Spirit. They cannot understand what He does or grasp His existence. But for those who believe, the Spirit changes everything. He empowers us and gives us wisdom and anointing.

Right now, seek to be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Listen to His voice. Let Him guide you, give you His peace, and fill you with power. Remember, He is with you. Trust Him.

Reflection Question: What role do you need the Holy Spirit to fill the most today?