Happy Leap Day! Just as leap days help us stay in sync with the seasons, the Holy Spirit helps us stay in sync with God’s truths. Without him, we are left to flounder in life with an incorrect worldview.
Jesus opened the disciple’s eyes to see so many
misunderstood truths of God. Just before his death, he promised additional help,
through the Holy Spirit, for further understanding about God’s plans.
John 16:7-11 7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
The Advocate (Holy Spirit) convicts people about
their sin, rejection of Jesus as God’s Son, inability to earn a right standing before
God, and the reality of God’s just condemnation of those who reject Him. There
are absolutes – God’s absolutes. We don’t get to choose what is right for us,
God does.
Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure
with new revelations about the Holy Spirit’s work! He also prepares us! Can you
think back through your life and recognize how Jesus prepared you for various
challenges, situations, relationships and jobs? Will you jot it down in a journal
or share it with a close family member or friend, giving glory to God?
