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But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
John 14:26
Operating from within our hearts, the Holy Spirit teaches us, making following Jesus real and reminding us of what Christ taught. Reading scripture helps plant its seed, and the Holy Spirit brings it to our mind when we need it, helping us serve God by obeying His word and putting it into action.
Long ago, during a training session for my old company, I found myself in a unique situation one night, waiting for dinner with my roommate and other colleagues. As a follower of Christ, no one else in the small group did, or so I thought. When my roomie asked if we believed in Jesus, I panicked. As a newbie to the job and to following Jesus, I didn’t know what to do, but then the Holy Spirit impressed upon me a scripture.
“But whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 10:33
“I follow Jesus,” I said, a bit timidly.
“Hallelujah!” said the guy next to me, starting to share Jesus with the group and how He had transformed his life.
In that moment, the Lord taught me many lessons. When I needed help, the Holy Spirit gave it to me. I’ve never doubted Him since, knowing the Helper will guide me, teaching me more and more how to rely on Jesus and serve Him well. God doesn’t leave us helpless; He gives us His Spirit that works within our souls to teach and show us the way.
Application:
God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach us.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us Your Spirit to help us on our journey. Let us learn the lessons well and trust in His guidance. Please help us become more like Jesus as we lean into the Holy Spirit and learn from Him.
IJNIP. Amen
