Dear Readers:
In the past I have quoted scripture from the New International Version (NIV) and from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. This year, I will be trying out something new and will use the New English Translation (NET) version of the Bible as a standard for Write From My Heart devotionals. Once again, all scripture texts quoted will be NET unless otherwise noted. It is my hope that NET will provide the modern language preferred by most folk while still maintaining the true intent of scriptural interpretation from the original text. It is important to me not to rely on popular paraphrases available today, but rather to maintain the integrity of scriptures through the use of authorized translations. Thank you for your continued readership support.
This notice will be posted for the entire first week of transition from NIV to NET.
John 14:16-17 and 26 16Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—17the Spirit of truth, who the world cannot accept, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he resides with you and will be in you. … 26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.
When Christ completed his earthly mission—was crucified for our sins, was resurrected, and returned to the Father—he did not abandon us. God provided the presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those who believe in Him. The Holy Spirit is the divine presence in our lives. He comforts us. He advocates for us. He brings to our memory the teachings of Christ and provides understanding.
The presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives is not a complicated process. Despite what some fellowships would have you believe, the gift of the Holy Spirit is free and doesn’t require special rituals or ceremonies. The simple truth is that the Holy Spirit is available to all who would receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. Salvation is the only prerequisite.
Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Today’s Prayer Suggestion: Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s wisdom in providing us with the presence of his divine Spirit. We are not abandoned. We have the Spirit within us to guide, comfort, and advocate for us. We are never alone.
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