The comforter

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”John 14:26

The spirit of the Lord is with you, and he will make known to you everything that has been revealed to you. It is the spirit of truth, and it is the spirit of love. We must understand and appreciate the help of the Holy Spirit at all time. God has given His spirit to man, and it is left to us to use effectively. One of the things that the Holy Spirit does is to bring to our remembrance the words of Christ.

The topic Christ chose to dwell upon in His last discourse to His disciples was that of the office of the Holy Spirit. He opened before them a vast tract of truth. They were to receive His words by faith, and the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, was to bring all things to their remembrance. However, this promise is not accepted and believed by the people today, and therefore is not cherished by them, nor is its fulfillment seen in the experience of the church. The spirit of God is the source for all things, and if we are to believe in him as the father, then we must be willing to accept his word.

The promise of the gift of the Spirit of God is left as a matter to be little considered by the church. Minor things occupy the mind and soul, but divine power which is necessary for the growth and prosperity of the church, which would, if possessed, bring all other blessings in its train, is lacking, although it is offered to us in infinite plenitude. Just as long as the church is satisfied with small things, they are disqualified to receive the great things of God. But why do we not hunger and thirst after the gift of the Holy Spirit, since it is the means whereby the heart may be kept pure?

It is all-essential for the Christian to understand the meaning of the promise of the Holy Spirit just before the coming of our Lord Jesus the second time. Talk about the Holy Spirit, pray for it, and preach concerning it; for the Lord is more willing to give the Holy Spirit than parents are to give good gifts to their children. John 16:13 says, ” when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.”

Prayer:
1. Thank God for the gift Holy Spirit the Comforter.
2. Lord, help me to pay attention and to be sensitive to the dealing of your spirit.
3. Isaiah 11:2 – In the mighty name of Jesus, I ask for the Spirit of the LORD, wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD to rest upon me in Jesus name. Amen.