John 16:7 (NKJV) 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
It’s important that we take notice of something important in this verse.
It was to our advantage that Christ had to leave us.
People of God, the very fact that Jesus Christ states this in this verse opens my eyes to see that we must take it to heart and embrace our Helper. It’s critically important to give Him a BIG part in our walk with God!
The Helper is the 3rd person of the Trinity. He is called the Holy Spirit.
His job is to convict the world.
That’s right! He brings conviction of sin, righteousness and judgment.
Oh, we wonder why we there is so much trouble in the world right now.
Is this world missing out on the Holy Spirit’s conviction?
How about the bride of Christ? Have we grieved His presence by letting the world desensitize sin?
Children of God, it is never too late to get back on track; to take a stand and turn this ship around.
John 16:8 (NKJV) 8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment…
What does He convict us of? Sin! And what kind of sin? Unbelief; not believing in Jesus Christ.
John 16:9 (NKJV) 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me…
With conviction, judgement and righteousness will come.
Submitting to the Holy Spirit will bring spiritual growth, causing us to see the importance of being fully aligned with God.
The way we do that is by being Spirit led/Spirit filled. In this way we will see the heart of God.
The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to pray in His power. He teaches us and helps us to live this life God has called us to live by avoiding strong temptations.
He’s our Advocate and Guide. He will give us true spiritual understanding.
He builds us up by enabling us to live out a God-filled life.
In all His doing, all that He came for is to lift up Jesus Christ. And He helps us to do the same in our daily walk.
Pray for the conviction of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and in this world. Open up to Him, and embrace His understanding and guidance. Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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