Considering more about the Holy Spirit.
I have been more aware this month of the Holy Spirit's comforting work. We really are very blessed to have the Holy Spirit to wipe away our tears and to do the work of turning our mourning into joy. When I think of the sad times that I have experienced (and I thank God that I have not experienced much sadness or grief in my life so far) I can not imagine how I would feel today if those times of sadness were never taken away and if sadness only accumulated. I guess that is one of the realities of hell - there will be no comfort only an accumulation of sadness grief pain misery and hatred.
The Holy Spirit is also called the 'Paraclete' This is a term that judges and lawyers would use regularly but is not a common term for the rest of us.It means para-beside, clete-called -the holy spirit is called to be beside us A Paraclete is someone who stands with you and offers your defence in a law court. When you have been arrested or accused of a crime you can call your solicitor. He then comes to your side and offers you advise and speaks for your defence. He watches out for you and makes sure you are dealt with fairly and lawfully. In doing this your solicitor is your paraclete.
The Holy Spirit is called our paraclete because he stands by us and for us. The Holy spirit presents Christ to us and he never leaves our side
I have been more aware this month of the Holy Spirit's comforting work. We really are very blessed to have the Holy Spirit to wipe away our tears and to do the work of turning our mourning into joy. When I think of the sad times that I have experienced (and I thank God that I have not experienced much sadness or grief in my life so far) I can not imagine how I would feel today if those times of sadness were never taken away and if sadness only accumulated. I guess that is one of the realities of hell - there will be no comfort only an accumulation of sadness grief pain misery and hatred.
The Holy Spirit is also called the 'Paraclete' This is a term that judges and lawyers would use regularly but is not a common term for the rest of us.It means para-beside, clete-called -the holy spirit is called to be beside us A Paraclete is someone who stands with you and offers your defence in a law court. When you have been arrested or accused of a crime you can call your solicitor. He then comes to your side and offers you advise and speaks for your defence. He watches out for you and makes sure you are dealt with fairly and lawfully. In doing this your solicitor is your paraclete.
The Holy Spirit is called our paraclete because he stands by us and for us. The Holy spirit presents Christ to us and he never leaves our side
- He brings to rememberance the work of Christ for us. When our hearts condemn us the Holy Spirit brings to our minds the rememberance that Christ has died for our sins and has already suffered the condemnation due to us. When Satan accuses us, the Holy Spirit claims our cause and comforts our hearts with the truth of Christ redeeming work on the cross.
- When we are lonely the Holy spirit reminds us that Christ is our brother
- When we are anxious the Holy spirit assures us of Christ's sovereignty and that Christ does all things well.
- When we are hurting the Holy spirit reminds us that Christ is the 'great physician'
- The Holy spirit works in our lives to strengthen us and encourage us
- The Holy spirit teaches us to pray and purifies our prayers
The Holy Spirit leads us to the truth; He reminds us of the truth, He assures us of the truth He illuminates God's truth. He comforts us with God's truth.
Christ calls the Holy Spirit the Spirit of Truth.
If we take time to think of our daily life we will realise how often the Holy Spirit works in our hearts
When we are united to Christ then:-
Every prayer is an evidence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts
Every remembrance of God's word is evidence of the Holy Spirit in our heart
Every time we speak the truth of God is evidence of the Holy Spirit in our heart
Every time we are given more understanding of God's word whether through the preaching of the word or the reading of the word or meditation on the word, is evidence of the Holy Spirit in our heart
Every time we obey the word of God is evidence of the Holy Spirit in our heart
Every time we claim the work of Christ and acknowledge His forgiveness is evidence of the Holy Spirit in our heart
When the Bible uses the word 'comforter' it is more aligned to the old English word comforter - meaning com-with and forte-strength. Hence the Holy spirit is the one who stands with us and for us "with strength"
The Holy Spirit's work in our life is with strength. The Holy Spirit is God and can do nothing else but present perfect truth
Oh How blessed we are to have the Spirit of God working in our hearts to strengthen us in God's truth. A Spirit who is always with us. A Spirit who is Holy and stands beside us and for us with strength.
When the Holy Spirit works in our lives we will 'grow' the 'fruits or the Spirit' These are Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faith. But if you are like me you may find it difficult to see these fruits growing in your own life.
But it is never difficult to see the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives when we consider how often the Holy Spirit presents and promotes God's Truth
He is the Spirit of Truth and He is our God
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