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Rev. Rick Hoover |
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John 14: 16. And I will ask the Father, and he will
give you another Counselor to be with you forever—
John 16: 13. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide
you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only
what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
Two musicians were walking past a church when suddenly the bell at
the top of the tower broke from its frame and came crashing down on
the sidewalk behind them.
“What was that!?” said one musician, quite
frightened.
His friend paused and said, “F-sharp.”
This is not the wrong answer to that question but it’s not really
helpful, useful or comprehensive either! Unfortunately it is a lot
like the answers I produce to problems and crises. My frame of
reference is too narrow, fastened to some personal interest of mine.
I’m oblivious of the big picture. I am not sensitive to the needs of
those around me. I’m blind, walking in the dark.
My chronic inability to see past the nose on my face makes me
grateful for the gift promised by our Heavenly Father, given to
Jesus’ disciples and to us at Pentecost. I am certain to go wrong
and miss what God is doing all around me if I don’t have the Holy
Spirit to guide me. The Holy Spirit’s presence is an extremely
practical gift, for me and for those who may depend on me.
Among other promises, Jesus told us that this Counselor would be
with us forever. (John 14:16) It seems to me this includes even
eternity when we are at home in Heaven. Good!
Jesus also said the Holy Spirit “will tell you what is yet to come.”
(John 16:13) I am not to worry about tomorrow, but it’s good to know
my close companion will never be taken by surprise. The Holy Spirit
will reveal to me all I need to know, so that I never need to be
unprepared for a day’s surprises.
Lord, I’m grateful. Your gift, as always, is just
right.
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