A Common Bond

Thursday's Devotion (2-9-06)

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you." John 16:7 (KJV)

The comforter mentioned here is none other than the Holy Spirit, or if you prefer to call Him the Holy Ghost. When Jesus died on the cross, it says that He gave up the ghost. Which means He died, but also it signifies more here in this case. Jesus gave us (Those who believe on Him,) His Spirit! The Spirit comforts us, guides us, talks to us, and He does so many other things. The Holy Spirit gives you spiritual gifts such as: The gift of tongues, prophesying, the power to heal the sick, and many more gifts. When I write new lyrics for a song or a poem, I give the credit to the Holy Ghost. I really believe that it is Him that gave me those words to write. There's no other explanation, because they just flow into my mind. They come so fast, and the time it takes me to write them is the time it would take me to copy them from someone else. The Holy Spirit does so much for us, He even does many things that we aren't aware of to help us. Let's thank the Holy Spirit, and Jesus for allowing us to have His Spirit, and the Father for sending His Son. Whoever says that we don't need the Holy Spirit, I say that person is crazy! They're probably on the verge of killing themselves because they don't have the Holy Spirit. Life without the Spirit of Jesus is a life not worth living in my opinion. I've been there, done that, never want to do it again. If you want the Holy Spirit, then ask Jesus Christ into your heart today.

Isn't it amazing that the Holy Spirit that has come to live in so many of us believers, is also the same Spirit that lives in God and Jesus Christ? That is a common bond that they have allowed us to have. If you have the Holy Spirit, then you're my spiritual brother or sister. A common bond. And what an awesome bond it is, don't ever take that for granted my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this message, for your Son, and for your Holy Spirit. We also thank you for everything. Please help us to appreciate all that you give us, and all that you do for us. Draw us closer to you, and may we always be filled with and guided by the Holy Spirit. In Jesus name. A-men!

God bless!

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