As human beings, we are unable to grasp the truth of God. We have problems understanding the world around us and we have problems understanding the Bible, the word of God. Jesus says that when he leaves, the Holy Spirit will come.
- The Holy Spirit will guide us in all truth. He will open up the truth of God to us. He will allow us to understand the words of Jesus, and ultimately the words of the Father. He is not there to grant new revelation, but to open up existing revelation. If the Holy Spirit is guiding us, we will know what God would want us to do.
- He will allow us to understand what is to come. Not only does he help us understand God’s dealing’s with us in the present, but also to understand God’s dealings with us in the future.
- He brings glory to the Son. We will know the Holy Spirit is guiding us, as our lives will glorify God.
Do we have the Holy Spirit in our lives? Jesus Christ promises the Holy Spirit to all who trust in him.
If we have trusted in Jesus Christ, do we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, or do we resist him?
“Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” Ps 103:2
Every harvest time brings the thoughts of being grateful to God. Why should we be grateful? In this Psalm, are mentioned a few reasons…
- God gives us what we need. Indeed, all good things come from God. Food, air and water are basic necessities, which God supplies.
- God gives generously. God gives us more than just what we need. We have friends, family, comforts and so much more.
- God graciously gives generously. God doesn’t owe us anything, if anything we are deserving of his wrath because of our sinful nature. Yet, God gives us the offer of sins forgiven through his Son, as well as everything we need to live a life which glorifies him.
“…Praise the LORD, O my soul.” Ps 103:22
