SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Luke (NIV) 12:11 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”
OBSERVATION: In Luke, chapter 11 we saw that the Holy Spirit is a gift from our Heavenly Parent, our Creator. He made us. He knows our limitations. When we succeed, it makes Him look good, makes Him feel good. He created us to live victoriously in this world. He knows what we need. He gives the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us succeed.
There has been more than one time when I wished my Spanish teacher, or math teacher, or English teacher was with me. I faced a challenge and could sure use their expertise!
But in Luke, chapter 12 we see that the Holy Spirit is a teacher who is always with us! When we are in trouble, at that moment He will teach us what we should say. He is the teacher I need!
APPLICATION: How I need to learn to listen to the Holy Spirit. I must learn how He speaks to me. I must quickly recognize His voice. I must learn His touch that says, “Don’t be in such a hurry. Take time. You are not seeing everything clearly. Remember what you read in the scriptures this morning.”
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, you are a teacher that is always with me. You are the valuable gift given to me by the Heavenly Father. Thank you for your presence in my life and for your directions. Forgive me for the times I have ignored you. Amen
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