S)" 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.' "
John 14:26 (NASB)
O) The Holy Spirit is an amazing Helper indeed! Jesus explains with this verse, and in the surrounding verses, that the Holy Spirit is our link to Him and the Father. There was an exchange; Jesus physically left the earth, but sent the Holy Spirit afterward. This verse shows just one of the many, many ways the Holy Spirit empowers believers, by reminding us of all that Jesus said to us (which is, in fact, the entire Bible). Also, Jesus said the Holy Spirit will teach us all things. That's pretty significant. The last thing I noticed was that Jesus was referring to the Holy Spirit as "He" and therefore, clearly marking out the Trinity.
A) First, the Holy Spirit cannot call to rememberence things I've never experienced. Part of the motivation to do this SOAP Journal, was to know that I've at least read through the entire Bible once, because I don't want to miss a thing! Add to that the fact that the Holy Spirit can then, quite literally, recall every scripture to mind for me, when I need it, and I have all the motivation I could ever need. I gotta stay in the Word! Also, I need to be a teachable student, if I am to be taught anything, even by God.
P) Father, You have a perfect plan. From the fall of man, You knew we would eventually need Jesus' sacrifice to save us. But, You went further than that. You didn't just save us and let it be; You saved us, and made us like the Son, ourselves! Your grace is truly amazing, Lord! Holy Spirit, continue to teach me, guide me, and remind me of everything the Father needs me to know. God, help me to be ever humbled and remember that I have no knowledge outside of Your grace; I have no understanding outside of Your grace; I have no wisdom outside of Your grace. Please continue to shape me as You see fit, LORD. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
A) First, the Holy Spirit cannot call to rememberence things I've never experienced. Part of the motivation to do this SOAP Journal, was to know that I've at least read through the entire Bible once, because I don't want to miss a thing! Add to that the fact that the Holy Spirit can then, quite literally, recall every scripture to mind for me, when I need it, and I have all the motivation I could ever need. I gotta stay in the Word! Also, I need to be a teachable student, if I am to be taught anything, even by God.
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