Step 18: The Holy Spirit – Our Helper and Guide
Just before Lord Jesus went to the cross, He told His disciples “The Holy Spirit, whom my Father will send, will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13.
When Lord Jesus left for heaven, the Holy Spirit came down to all the disciples. They were filled with wisdom, courage and boldness to live for Lord Jesus and to tell everyone about Him.
How does the Holy Spirit guide us? When I gave my life to Lord Jesus, there was a quiet, gentle voice speaking to me in my heart – the voice of the Holy Spirit. He warns me when I want to do something wrong. He always points me in the right direction towards God.
He brings my past sins to my mind and helps me repent (feel very sorry for them) and to ask God for forgiveness for every one of them.
He shows me specific Bible verses – just the ones I need for the day or for the situation for which I need guidance. He tells me how to pray and what to pray.
He teaches me God’s truths from the Bible. And they become crystal clear to me! He opens my heart and gives me understanding.
He comforts me when I feel sick, lonely or sorrowful. And when I am too weak or heart-broken even to cry out to God, He prays to God in my place for me!
When I want to tell everyone about Lord Jesus and what He has done for me, He gives me the courage and shows me how I can do it.
What a wonderful gift to us from God, our Father! He has not left us alone to struggle through our life on our own. He has sent us God, the Holy Spirit to be with us always.
Prayer: “Holy Spirit, I thank You, Lord, for living in me and guiding me always. Please help me to listen for Your soft voice and obey You always.”