Daily Walk Through the New Testament

September 3

Read John 16:1-28

As Jesus prepared to leave His followers physically, they were filled with despair. However, He promised to give them an even greater resource, His Holy Spirit. In John 16:5-15, Jesus described the ministry of the Holy Spirit in 3 essential ways.
First, the Holy Spirit comforts. Jesus called Him “the Helper” (vs. 7), which comes from a Greek term that means “to comfort or encourage.” Because the Spirit lives in us, He encourages our spiritual lives.
Second, the Spirit convicts (vs. 8). This is the work of the Spirit among those who do not know Christ. He shows lost people the reality of their sin and impending judgment, as well as their need to believe on Jesus.
Third, the Holy Spirit counsels. Jesus promised His disciples that the Spirit would guide them into all truth (vs. 13). The Holy Spirit is working today to help you understand God’s Word and empower you to live for the Lord.