Are you a helper? Know that you have one with you always...John 14:26
Jesus promised the disciples that he would not leave them alone and abandoned once he was gone. He told them he would ask God to send a Helper to his disciples. Although they would not be able to physically see his Helper, called the Holy Spirit, they would be aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit showed up just as Jesus had promised when the disciples were praying together. The Holy Spirit filled them with the energy and the abilities they needed to teach and preach about God with confidence.
The Greek word for helper is parakletos. It is "someone who is called to one's side of one's aid," a counselor, an advocate, someone who pleads another's case before a judge." The Holy Spirit is continuing what Jesus started.
Guidance, wisdom, authority, protection, and comfort all come from the Holy Spirit to you.
The Holy Spirit is the source of your ability to study and understand the Bible. The Holy Spirit is the comfort you receive from God when you walk through the difficult times in life. The Holy Spirit is that internal nudge you feel when you hesitate to do something you know God wants you to do. I speak of this often at Selah in my messages for I like you and Jonah...you know from the Whale tale; was a hesitant preacher. I wanted to help and to preach but to be a pastor full time, for a growing church? I thought I could not do it and be a husband, father and manager of a pickle company, but God made a way and had a Helper in the Holy Spirit that was and is there for me. The Holy Spirit is the quiet voice inside that assures you and guides you when you commit to living according to God's design.
Selah people' and friends you have all probably had the opportunity from the sidelines of life to be a Helper to others. Perhaps they were younger or less knowledgeable on something and you had their back and helped them to reach another level. If you yourself have not experienced the full capacity and momentum you desire in and for your own spiritual life, ask God today to reveal more about his Holy Spirit.
"Peace be with you and I as together we pray for spiritual growth and come in a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit." Remember he is your Helper sent by God!
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick) Via mobile laptop ~ VW Jetta -Mount Olive, NC
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