John 14:25 (NLT) – “I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. 26 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.”

The Bible has many reminders about the presence of God’s Spirit with us.  Considering the vast amount of Biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, it is a shame that many Christians live life without knowledge of, or a desire for, the Holy Spirit.  In this short passage Jesus tells us why the Holy Spirit is given – to teach and remind us.

I was speaking with a friend recently, and she told me that before she reads her Bible she prays to the Holy Spirit for understanding.  How wonderful!  That is a function of God’s Spirit, to teach us, and to give us understanding.  Paul speaks of this in his letter to the Colossians: “We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding” (Colossians 1:9).

Not only will the Holy Spirit give us an understanding of God’s Word, the Spirit will remind us when we are in need of being reminded.  If we stay in God’s Word, and if we seek God’s Spirit, we will recall what we need of God’s Word at the right time.  Think how this could benefit us in our daily lives!  Consider how this would benefit our relationships.

God’s Spirit empowers us for daily living!  Today, let’s seek understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. 

Posted by Ramón Torres