August 12, 2021: SOAP #4270:  Jeremiah 10-12; John 14

SCRIPTURE:  John (NIV) 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — 17 the Spirit of truth.  … But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

OBSERVATION: What a wonderful plan our Heavenly Father had.  He understood our need and made proper provision!  He did not just ignore our sin as though it was unimportant.  He sent his Son to die to provide the payment that sin requires.  Then He sent His Holy Spirit to enable us to live in a way that pleases Him—even though we remain in an environment where we are tempted to sin. 

The Father knew what we needed!  Through the Son, Father God provided a living presentation of Himself, teaching to help us understand, and a sacrifice to cover our sins.  Through the Holy Spirit, Father God provides His constant presence to enlighten our understanding and empower us for a life of serving Him.

For those walking in sin, the Holy Spirit’s counsel convicts them and makes them uncomfortable.  For those desiring to please God, the Holy Spirit’s counsel comforts them and guides them to do right.

APPLICATION:  What a wonderful benefit it is to have the Holy Spirit with me “forever” -not just when I am in church or just on Sundays.  As I go through each day, I need Him to teach me and to remind me of what God has spoken to me.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, in your great wisdom you have shown your love for your children by sending both your Son and your Holy Spirit.  I honor you, Father, as I receive both with a thankful and humble hert.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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