You're not alone (4)

If Jesus were still on earth, that would be fantastic. But imagine the crowds. The long queues to get any time with him. By giving us his Holy Spirit, we all have access to time with him, all the time - and more than 'access', we're given his living presence within us.

Everything Jesus did for his disciples, the Holy Spirit does for us. Everything Jesus taught, the Holy Spirit teaches us. Jesus healed, the Holy Spirit heals. Jesus comforted, the Holy Spirit comforts. Jesus sends us out into the world with his Spirit within us. And as we go he 'will teach [us] everything and remind [us] of everything I [Jesus] have told [us]' (John 14:26 NLT). That means that when we face changes in life, they're not as uncomfortable as they'd otherwise have been. In fact, God often moulds us through changes, so change is not all bad. He is with us in the changes - he's there when they start and he goes through them with us. God is using them for our good: '...our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever' (2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT)!

And with changes in us, he changes the world, in partnership with his ever-present, all-powerful, Holy Spirit.



So what now? As you go about your day, keep in mind that the Holy Spirit is with you. Ask him to reveal to you where you can teach, heal, comfort and encourage, with his help.





— SCRIPTURE —

'These little troubles are getting us ready.' 2 Corinthians 4:17 CEV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Sam 20:30-23:29, Matt 27:57-66, Ps 60, Pro 22:7-11