Christ’s Gifts

Christ’s Gifts

But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative—and by the Counselor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you.

John 14:26

The Holy Spirit, one of the three members of the Godhead, has the role of connecting people and God. As we spend time in God’s Word, the Holy Spirit comes alongside us to plant truth in our minds, convince us of God’s will, and point out where we are straying from it. What an awesome gift! When I think of how much money my husband and I have spent putting our sons through college, I’m amazed that there is no cost for the divine instruction of the Holy Spirit.

When we come to Christ and experience a spiritual birth, the Holy Spirit helps us to see God’s Word with new eyes. It’s as though the words of Scripture jump straight from the page into our hearts, and we begin to understand God’s purposes in ways we never did before.

A Bible commentary explains it this way: “Theologians use the term illumination to describe the Holy Spirit’s process of helping believers understand Scripture. Without God, sinful people are unable to recognize and obey divine truths.”^a

Counselor is one of many titles given to Christ throughout the Bible. After we come to faith in Christ, God’s Holy Spirit becomes our Counselor. A counselor, according to the dictionary, is a person who gives advice and guidance. Because there is nothing the Holy Spirit does not know, he is the supreme Counselor. He will give us the best advice and guidance available because he understands us much better than we could ever understand ourselves. The Holy Spirit is the most qualified Counselor in the universe because he knows us, loves us, encourages us, is patient with us, and prays for us. How thankful we are for his presence in our lives!

Father,

We need divine guidance every day to meet the challenges of motherhood in particular and life in general. Thank you that the Holy Spirit knows us completely. Please counsel us in your ways and give us your guidance and help. Amen.