I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, desolate, bereaved,
forlorn, helpless]; I will come [back] to you (John 14:18 AMP).
The Greek word for “comfortless” is “orphanos,” meaning helpless or
fatherless. Jesus, though in heaven, didn’t leave us helpless. He sent us the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has come to live in you, and as you yield to Him
and trust Him with your life, He’ll make you successful in all things. He’s
your unparalleled advantage. Those who don’t recognise and fellowship with Him,
struggle through life. They’re the ones constantly in need, pain and defeat.
There’s no need for a Christian to pray, “Oh God, help me,” when he has
the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is all the help you need. Asking God for help
in that manner is praying from a position of disadvantage; Jesus already said
that you have a helper in the Holy Spirit. When you pray with such negativism,
there’ll be confusion in your spirit, and Satan would take advantage of your
ignorance.
Never say, “Lord, help me”; rather say, “I’m mightily helped of the Lord,
because the Holy Spirit—my supreme advantage—lives in me.” It’s the
responsibility of the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, strengthen, and teach you the
things of the Kingdom
of God
The Bible says, “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with
salt...” (Colossians 4:6). This means you should only speak glorious things;
words that are consistent with the provisions of the Gospel. Therefore, affirm
always that you’re never without help. It makes no difference how riotous the
storms get or the intensity of the fire; the Holy Spirit is your refuge and
strength—a very present help in the day of trouble.
No wonder He says, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with
thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest
through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon
thee” (Isaiah 43:2).
PRAYER: Dear Father, I acknowledge the precious Holy Spirit you’ve given
me; He’s my Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener,
and Standby. I’m mightily helped of you, and therefore confident that my
progress, prosperity and advancement is evident, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: John 14:26 - 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.
Zechariah 4:6 - Then he said to me, “This is what the Lord says to
Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord
of Heaven’s Armies.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Revelation 15
Zephaniah 1-3
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
2 YEAR BIBLE
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