HOLY SPIRIT 101
John 14:26

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.”

"The Holy Spirit’s power can’t be harnessed ...(or) used to accomplish anything other than the Father’s will. He is not a candy dispenser. He is not a vending machine. He is not a genie waiting for someone to rub His lamp the right way. He is Holy God." Charles F. Stanley

The Holy Spirit lives in every person who believes in Jesus Christ. He’s a gift from our Heavenly Father. He is the bridge uniting our limited understanding with divine omniscience. God at our fingertips, living within. He works in league with our consciences. One warns, the other guides.

Many times kids read passages in the Bible that sound confusing. What does that mean? we wonder. When we think about that passage of Scripture, we’re meditating on God’s Word. It circles around and around in our heads until—Flash. A light bulb goes on and the passage now makes perfect sense.

The Spirit of God Himself is our instructor! No person can understand the mind of God. It’s too vast. The Holy Spirit leads us into the knowledge we need to mature. This is how we can successfully navigate life as a Christian, emerging victorious in our fallen world.

This teacher is a guide and a comforter. God sent us the Holy Spirit to help us understand and to transform our lives. He is shaping us, molding us into Christlike believers. He reminds us when we need forgiveness, prompting repentance. And to forgive others when they hurt us. He shows us how to deal with every problem.

When we sin and do not bother to repent, we grieve the Holy Spirit. Deliberate sin is like slapping God in the face. If we persist, Holy God cannot and will not tolerate sin. Father God will not hear our prayers. Things begin to crumble around us. We feel rebellious and alone. During times like these, it’s time to fall on our knees and repent to the Father. And mean it.

Just like how our conscience holds us accountable when we do something we know is wrong, the Holy Spirit holds us accountable to repent. In this way we can successfully live in this fallen world and remain Christians. We have victory in our lives, walk with our heads held high, delighting in our Father’s blessings.

Take Home Nugget

Holy Father, thank you for not making me walk this life on my own. Thank you for your gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell inside me. He will never leave me or forsake me. Thank you for this teacher, counselor, and guide to steer me through life’s toughest questions.

I’m weaker than I know, but stronger with the holy Spirit within me. I can do all things with Christ. I celebrate victory in You, God. In praise and gratitude, AMEN

A little white lie won’t hurt anyone.
Nobody even knows the facts.
But it’s hard to keep the truth from spilling out
When all is said and done.

J.D. Griffith

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