God never intended for us to navigate life alone. He has provided the Holy Spirit to guide us through the unknown circumstances we face. The Spirit helps us understand how to maintain our hope.
Life has a way of surprising us, often shaking the very foundations of our lives. We usually plan, set goals, and build our dream home with a white picket fence. Yet, how often do we find ourselves at the crossroads of our expectations and reality, whether expectantly or unexpectedly? I know from experience that life can change so suddenly in a brief moment that it feels like you’ve fallen into the Twilight Zone.
Have you ever felt that your life fell from the sky into the lap of the wrong person? Similarly, things haven’t gone the way you could have ever imagined. Perhaps you feel that your prayers are going unanswered, and you’ve had disappointment after disappointment with no clear path ahead. I know from personal experience that one day, you can be celebrating moving into your new home, losing all the weight, and feeling like, “Finally, my ship has come in,” then, boom, COVID comes knocking.
The truth is, we’ve all faced moments where we’ve felt lost, uncertain, off course, or unsure about the path ahead. Gratefully, as believers in Jesus, these moments don’t have the final say, and these moments are not the end of our story. Also, we see from God’s Word that we were never expected to navigate life alone. Jesus promised that we would have help in John 14:18. He said, “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
We have comfort and help from the Holy Spirit. And it’s through the power of the Holy Spirit that no matter what changes in our lives, we have the help and care of our constant comforter and companion, the Holy Spirit. Thus, we are never powerless in tough times and challenging situations, even when it feels that way. The Holy Spirit enables us to navigate the unknown and live transformed, empowered lives of faith, peace, and purpose.
The Holy Spirit Our Helper
- Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit
As believers, we’re followers of Jesus Christ, not followers of religion or customs. Therefore, it’s significant for us to know and understand the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives so we can live the lives God intended for us.
In Acts 19:2-5, we read about how Paul asked the disciples if they had received the Holy Spirit when they believed. They replied, ” We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” Then Paul asks them, “Into what were you baptized then?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in Him who would come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.” When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them…”
Every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38-39) In John 6:63, Jesus says, “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” The Holy Spirit is our companion, comforter, helper, counselor, and the Spirit of truth, and it empowers us with spiritual strength. (Scriptural references: John 14:16, John 16:13).
Let’s explore how, as a believer, you can experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
- Believe and know the Truth in God’s Word.
Your first step in experiencing the Holy Spirit is to believe the truth of what God has already spoken. “But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Deut. 30:14, Romans 10:8-9)
The Holy Spirit reveals and reminds us of God’s truth in the Word of God, the Bible, through the scriptures. God’s word is active and alive; we receive truth, strength, and guidance through it. I encourage you to spend time daily learning and reading the scriptures; it will truly change your life and bless you. Genuine faith begins with believing and trusting the promises of God. “He has made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, the Spirit gives life. (2 Corinthians 3:6) The Spirit makes God’s Word alive in us, not just historical words on a page but real, active, and living wisdom for real life.
That means choosing forgiveness today instead of bitterness or taking a brief moment to pray before reacting out of fear. These small choices are influential acts of obedience, and each one invites the Spirit to work more effectively in your life.
- Trust In God’s Love and Presence
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Sometimes, the hardest part is trusting, especially when life feels out of control. However, we can find assurance in trusting that God loves us and is always with us, especially in our most challenging times. As 2 Timothy 1:7 states, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.”
Undoubtedly, you can trust the truth of God’s Word and recognize that the Holy Spirit isn’t just a distant concept but a very real and present help. Moreover, God demonstrated His love by giving Jesus and continues to demonstrate His love through grace and the Holy Spirit, who is the seal of His promise. We see in God’s Word that it’s His will for us to overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
The Holy Spirit in us is not only God’s presence with us daily, but it is the power source we need to live out our lives. It’s through the Holy Spirit that we can navigate life’s unpredictable terrains with grace and resilience. Helping to renew our minds and transform our hearts and lives.
Daily Habits to Help You as You Walk in the Spirit
Again, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)
- Start Your Day with Prayer: Create a quiet space to pray and listen.
- Speak the Word of God: Declare the TRUTH; speak the promises of God for your family and your life.
- Respond with Obedience: Follow the Spirit’s guidance as He guides you into truth. (John 16:13).
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