In John Gospel 14:16-17: Jesus said “And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth.”
Jesus here made a promise to His Disciples, that He will asked His Father to send the Holy Spirit here referred to an helper that will guide them forever, at all times – a promise kept.
In Jesus context the Holy Spirit is God’s precious gift for His chosen, those who believed in Him. This promise was not just for a selected few but for all that accepted Him as their Lord and Saviour.
In Acts of the Apostle 2.38 – “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”.
As believers we have a role – “to repent and a responsibility to be baptized” before we can receive this free gift of the Holy Spirit as promised.
It is also worthy to know that the gift is for a purpose according to Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”
As it was foretold in the old testament in Joel 2:28, it was not a vague hope but a declaration of God’s plan for His people. Jesus reaffirmed this Promise as seen in John 14:16-17 and it came to pass on the Pentecost according to Acts 2:1-4.
And for the seek of this generation – Apostle Peter declared in Acts 2:39, “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
To every believer the Holy Spirit supposed to be an integral part directing, helping and empowering the Believer’s Life in all ways and at all times.
As a believer have you received this precious gift from the Father. If not have ask Him, so that you can receive. According to Luke 11:13: “How much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him”
Without doubt the Holy Spirit is a gift for All that believe, He is not earned but freely given to those who have repented, believed and invited Him into their lives.
Brethren, the promised Holy Spirit is a treasure for every believer to behold. If you have not received the Holy Spirit, today is the day to ask for. Open your heart to Him, welcome Him, receive Him and experience the transformative power of His presence in your life.
You can take this prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I believe you came, went the way of the cross for my sake, I believe in You, Your powers and Your promised Holy Spirit. Fill me with Your Spirit today. Help me to walk in Your power and live for Your glory alone in Jesus name – Amen.”
If you have received, please do not grieve the Holy Spirit by your actions or thoughts.
Rather, let us commit to deepening our fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
May our Father grant us the grace to live for Him at all times.
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