“But the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27. Peace I leave with you, My peace give I unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled: neither let it be afraid.”
The Greek word “paracletos” literally means “come along side of.” It is translated here as “comforter,” and can also be translated as “helper” or “counselor.” However, you translate the word, it was good news to Jesus’ disciples and it is good news to us. Jesus gave His disciples, and us, what I will call a snapshot picture of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. These are not all of the works of the Holy Spirit, but the three that are given here are necessary in our Christian service. Jesus promised “and He shall teach you all things…” This means that the Holy Spirit will teach us what we need to know. Here are three examples of some of the “all things” that He will teach us: (1) He teaches us through scripture. When we read scripture, the Holy Spirit clarifies the meaning for us. (2) He teaches us through His guidance in our minds and hearts as we seek to follow His leadership. (3) He teaches us through each other. This is why we have “church.” This is why we do not need to avoid Christian fellowship. Jesus promised “and (He will) bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” What were some pertinent things that Jesus taught His disciples but we need to be reminded of today? He taught them to love each other. In John 13:15, He taught them: “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you love each other.” In John 13:3-15, Jesus washed His disciple’s feet. After He had washed their feet He told them: “If I then your Lord and master, have washed your feet you also ought to wash one another’s feet, For I have given you an example that you should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:14-15) This was not a course on foot washing; rather, it was a reminder that they were called to serve. Jesus promised: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” The peace that we get from the world is temporary; the peace that Jesus gives us is eternal – because it is His peace. According to Philippians 4:7, it is the “peace that passes all understanding.” The peace of Jesus is the peace that will keep our hearts from being troubled and will keep us from being afraid. All of these promises are promises for us. The Spirit wants to teach us, remind us, and to give us the peace of Christ. Claim these precious promises for yourself!!! Bro. Joe
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Linda Brooks
11/19/2016 01:04:37 pm
The SCRIPTURES IN JOHN KEEP me going.,,,,,Thank You for expanding on them.....It helped me immensely !!!
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