“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” (John 16:13, NLT)
In the scripture above that I have chosen for today, Jesus was teaching about the Holy Spirit. He dubbed the Holy Spirit “the Spirit of Truth” (John 16:13). Jesus then taught the disciples that the Spirit of Truth will guide the disciples, even telling “about the future”. This revelation of Jesus that the Holy Spirit can not only know the truth but communicate it to disciples is very important. In essence, Jesus is teaching you that the Holy Spirit can direct your path, help you find out the truth of your situation, and point you toward a better future.
Too few Christians and too few pastors talk about this ability of the Holy Spirit to lead you to the truth. In a time when there are so many lies and half-truths being told on social media, the truth is incredibly important. Wouldn’t you like to know the whole truth about that medicine you are taking? Is it true that your boyfriend really cares about you? Knowing the truth helps you to see reality for what it is. The truth can help you discern the best course of action for you to take. Truthfulness is crucial for gaining trust and the foundation for the best relationships. Jesus also taught that “the truth shall set you free” (John 8:32). Don’t you see how you need to know the truth as well as speak it? Because the Holy Spirit can help you to not only discover the truth but to point you in the right direction, your working with the Holy Spirit is vital to your being a capable follower of Jesus Christ.
Peter showed up at his pastor’s office looking disheveled. His hair was a mess. His chin was unshaven. He looked ten years older. After asking to speak with his pastor, the secretary led him to the pastor’s office. There, Peter opened up to his pastor and friend. Peter revealed that his new wife was pregnant. After the pastor congratulated Peter, Peter replied, “The baby is not mine,” then looked down at his hands and tears formed in his eyes. Peter continued, “She was pregnant before we were married but withheld the information from me. A DNA test proved the baby isn’t mine. I don’t know what to do.”
Because Peter did not know the truth about his wife nor her pregnancy, the news shook him to the core. His world was turned upside down. He was filled with questions. Who was the father? How long has she known and kept this hidden from me? Who else knew? What else has she told me that is a lie? Can I be a loving father to a child that isn’t mine? Will the other father want parental rights? What will my family say? Because Peter was in the dark about so many things, because he didn’t know so much of the truth concerning his wife’s behavior, Peter was not only clueless about what to do but could not decide which directions to take. That’s such an important aspect about the truth. If you don’t know the truth, its hard to make good decisions or take the appropriate next steps. When the truth eludes you, you may not even know what is needed in the near future! The lack of truth can cause so many complications!
When Jesus revealed that the Holy Spirit is a “Spirit of truth” that will “guide you”, Jesus is giving you valuable insight about your spiritual life. The Holy Spirit was destined to guide your steps. Its purpose is to help you find out the truth. It will warn you about lies. It will show you the right paths to take. Don’t you see? God knows you need to know the truth in order to respond appropriately to life’s challenges. Liars and manipulators will twist the truth. Governments and organizations will hide the truth when it doesn’t suit their political ends. Social media organizations often choose what you see and hear in order to direct your steps according to their agenda. If you want to make the best decisions, you need to know the truth. The Holy Spirit wants to help you discover the absolute truth and will help you in that endeavor.
Knowing the truth about the things around you will be important for your future. You need to know the truth about COVID vaccines, not just what the pharmaceutical companies want you to know. You need to know the truth about purchasing decisions. Is that car a lemon? Will repairs be expensive? Does that house for sale need a new roof? Is my son’s tutor qualified and trustworthy? Is there something my doctor isn’t telling me?
Wouldn’t it be nice if the truth came easily in our world? Sadly, you often have to work hard to find out the real truth. The Holy Spirit will help you to that end.
Don’t be surprised if the Holy Spirit doesn’t give you little warnings at times. Maybe there is something you don’t know about that purchase that God is trying to tell you. Is your heart telling you to be careful around someone? Maybe there is something you need to know about that person. Is that pain down your arm after a workout something you should take more serious? Maybe God wants you to seek medical help from a professional.
When you invite the Holy Spirit into your life, don’t be surprised when God uses the Spirit to teach you, speak to you, direct you, and especially help you find out the truth about your situation. It’s one of the many ways a relationship with God makes you so much better!
Too few Christians and too few pastors talk about this ability of the Holy Spirit to lead you to the truth. In a time when there are so many lies and half-truths being told on social media, the truth is incredibly important. Wouldn’t you like to know the whole truth about that medicine you are taking? Is it true that your boyfriend really cares about you? Knowing the truth helps you to see reality for what it is. The truth can help you discern the best course of action for you to take. Truthfulness is crucial for gaining trust and the foundation for the best relationships. Jesus also taught that “the truth shall set you free” (John 8:32). Don’t you see how you need to know the truth as well as speak it? Because the Holy Spirit can help you to not only discover the truth but to point you in the right direction, your working with the Holy Spirit is vital to your being a capable follower of Jesus Christ.
Peter showed up at his pastor’s office looking disheveled. His hair was a mess. His chin was unshaven. He looked ten years older. After asking to speak with his pastor, the secretary led him to the pastor’s office. There, Peter opened up to his pastor and friend. Peter revealed that his new wife was pregnant. After the pastor congratulated Peter, Peter replied, “The baby is not mine,” then looked down at his hands and tears formed in his eyes. Peter continued, “She was pregnant before we were married but withheld the information from me. A DNA test proved the baby isn’t mine. I don’t know what to do.”
Because Peter did not know the truth about his wife nor her pregnancy, the news shook him to the core. His world was turned upside down. He was filled with questions. Who was the father? How long has she known and kept this hidden from me? Who else knew? What else has she told me that is a lie? Can I be a loving father to a child that isn’t mine? Will the other father want parental rights? What will my family say? Because Peter was in the dark about so many things, because he didn’t know so much of the truth concerning his wife’s behavior, Peter was not only clueless about what to do but could not decide which directions to take. That’s such an important aspect about the truth. If you don’t know the truth, its hard to make good decisions or take the appropriate next steps. When the truth eludes you, you may not even know what is needed in the near future! The lack of truth can cause so many complications!
When Jesus revealed that the Holy Spirit is a “Spirit of truth” that will “guide you”, Jesus is giving you valuable insight about your spiritual life. The Holy Spirit was destined to guide your steps. Its purpose is to help you find out the truth. It will warn you about lies. It will show you the right paths to take. Don’t you see? God knows you need to know the truth in order to respond appropriately to life’s challenges. Liars and manipulators will twist the truth. Governments and organizations will hide the truth when it doesn’t suit their political ends. Social media organizations often choose what you see and hear in order to direct your steps according to their agenda. If you want to make the best decisions, you need to know the truth. The Holy Spirit wants to help you discover the absolute truth and will help you in that endeavor.
Knowing the truth about the things around you will be important for your future. You need to know the truth about COVID vaccines, not just what the pharmaceutical companies want you to know. You need to know the truth about purchasing decisions. Is that car a lemon? Will repairs be expensive? Does that house for sale need a new roof? Is my son’s tutor qualified and trustworthy? Is there something my doctor isn’t telling me?
Wouldn’t it be nice if the truth came easily in our world? Sadly, you often have to work hard to find out the real truth. The Holy Spirit will help you to that end.
Don’t be surprised if the Holy Spirit doesn’t give you little warnings at times. Maybe there is something you don’t know about that purchase that God is trying to tell you. Is your heart telling you to be careful around someone? Maybe there is something you need to know about that person. Is that pain down your arm after a workout something you should take more serious? Maybe God wants you to seek medical help from a professional.
When you invite the Holy Spirit into your life, don’t be surprised when God uses the Spirit to teach you, speak to you, direct you, and especially help you find out the truth about your situation. It’s one of the many ways a relationship with God makes you so much better!