But when the Father sends the Advocate as my
representative--that is, the Holy Spirit--he will teach you everything and will
remind you of everything I have told you. (John 14:26)
Some of us are blessed to have appointment books, calendars,
family members, or friends who help us stay on track with important data.
Others of us rely on electronic resources that sound a tone or present a list
of what we are scheduled to do during a given day. In our faith tradition,
though, we know of a perfect Reminder: not an external system, but the person
of the Holy Spirit working within us.
In John 14:26 we read that the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds.
What a blessing! In a world of conflicting opinions, we need to be immersed in
God’s instruction. In the face of distractions and challenges, we need God’s
word reinforced in our hearts every day. If there are areas of our lives where
we really don’t know what God’s perspective is, we can ask Him-- and He will
reveal it to us by His Spirit.
Yes, Lord, we need You to teach us and to remind us of
everything You have said. Send Your Spirit, in full measure: give us the grace
to understand and obey Your word.
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