After His suffering, He showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while He was eating with them, He gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard Me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:3-5, NIVIt is a wonderful thing to serve a loving, all-knowing, all-powerful, Almighty God. As Jesus was preparing to ascend into heaven He reminded His disciples that He would be sending them a Helper and Comforter in the form of the Holy Spirit. He KNEW we’d need help along the way and He provided for it!
Once we have accepted Christ as Savior the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts. He fills us (in as much as we open ourselves to it), He teaches us, He guides us, He leads us, He walks with us, He enables us and empowers us—He is Helper and Comforter—that says it all.
When we struggle, He is there making obedience possible for us. The Holy Spirit draws us to the Father, uncovers and reveals sin in our lives, guides us into repentance and helps us realign our lives to His will and His way. Praise God!
Dearest Holy Spirit, Fill me completely leaving no room for my pride and arrogance. Mold me and make me into the person you intend me to be. Amen.
God Bless!
