You Have a Helper
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John 14:15–18, 25–26
The disciples had spent years with Jesus physically beside them. When they were confused, they could ask Him a question. When they were afraid, He was there. When they didn’t know where to go, they could literally follow His footsteps. Now Jesus was telling them that He was leaving. You can imagine how unsettling that must have felt.
But Jesus made them an incredible promise: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever.” Jesus was talking about the Holy Spirit. He even told them, “I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you.” They weren’t going to have to figure out how to follow Jesus alone.
Neither do we. The Holy Spirit isn’t reserved for pastors, missionaries or people who seem to have extraordinary faith. If you belong to Jesus, God has given you His Spirit to be with you, teach you, remind you of truth, guide you and help you become more like Christ. The Christian life was never intended to be lived through our strength alone.
Sometimes we pray, “Jesus, I don’t know how to handle this.” Maybe that’s not a bad place to be. It reminds us that we were never supposed to have enough strength, wisdom or courage on our own. Jesus knew we would need help—so He gave us a Helper.
Today’s thought: What am I trying to carry in my own strength that I need to surrender to the help of the Holy Spirit?
Circle up!
Shannon Formby, Founder of My Faith Journey
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