Posted on 09/04/2024 12:38:50 AM PDT by metmom
“‘I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth’” (John 14:16-17).
Jesus ministered by the power of the Holy Spirit, and He has promised the same Spirit to all believers.
The fluctuating economy of the 1990s and its changing workplace have left many workers with the sense that they’ll probably have to change jobs several times during their careers.
Even though economies may enter new phases and leave people with uncertainties, God’s promises remain completely reliable. His promise, made through His Son, our Lord and Savior, to send the Holy Spirit is one such pledge. This very important scriptural promise was first given in today’s text, which Jesus gave to the disciples during the first part of His Upper Room discourse. His words, coming on the eve of His death, gave much comfort to the disciples; but the promise is also part of Christ’s rich legacy to Christians today.
This promise consists of four elements. First, Jesus promises a supernatural Helper. He called Him “another” Helper, which means “another who is identical.” He is sending us exactly the sort of Helper He was, except the Spirit lives in us (John 14:17).
Second, the promise means supernatural life for us. When we are saved and have the Holy Spirit, we become sensitive to Christ’s working in the world, and we begin to see things from a divine perspective (John 14:19).
Third, the Spirit comes as a supernatural Teacher (John 14:26). This is one of the most vital aspects of the Spirit’s ministry because it reminds us of our complete dependence on Christ.
Finally, Christ’s promise of the Holy Spirit brings a supernatural peace (John 14:27). This is a peace that aggressively and positively deals with our daily troubles and turns them into joy (Phil. 4:7).
If you know and love the Lord Jesus and are obeying Him, the promise of the Spirit, with all its implications, is available for you to apply and enjoy (John 14:21; 15:5).
Suggestions for Prayer
Thank God for the promise of the Spirit, and pray that you would fully realize every aspect of that promise.
For Further Study
Read 1 John 5:1-7.
What does this passage say about the interrelationship of love for God and obedience to His commands?
What are the basic characteristics of love and obedience?
From Strength for Today by John MacArthur Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.com.
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If you read Luke 11:1-13, you see Jesus teaching the model daily prayer (what’s often called “the Lord’s Prayer). Verses 1-4 are the parts we often think of, verses 5-10 is the Ask, Seek, Knock part, and verses 11-13 is the part that Jesus emphasized asking for the Holy Spirit with certainty. I believe it’s all one teaching, that asking for the Holy Spirit should be part of our daily prayers, and that Jesus Himself emphasized that part more than asking for daily bread.
I really need these posts to combat the evil trying to take me over. Thank you for posting. It is tough right now.
I think the enemy is really ramping things up. I know many people, myself included who are struggling, too.
It is a tough time on many fronts.
Yes, we need His help.
I pray nightly for the Holy Spirit to guide my thoughts and words. I’ve had people look at me after some interactions where they can’t believe what I’ve had just said that I believe are driven by the HS. I just wish it was all the time or more often but I believe it will improve overtime.
and I love to proclaim it!!!
I can identify with that.
Not that I’m as consistent as I feel I should be for praying for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, but He bails me out sometimes anyways.
Then HE gets all the glory for sure.
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