Knowing the Holy Spirit
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
“But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
In the book of John, we find that Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to His disciples and also to the church. Let us look at the following scripture in this regard: “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:15-18. In verse No. 16, Jesus uses the word Comforter.
The Greek word Parakletos, literally means ‘one called alongside to help’, hence the idea of a comforter. The Holy Spirit is called another comforter because this is one of Christ’s titles.
The illustration is that our Heavenly Father is also known as the God of all Comfort. Though those in the early church often endured persecutions, they found their comfort in the Holy Spirit. (Acts 9:31).
Today, you two can find comfort in the Holy Spirit when trials come. The word: ‘another’ (Greek Allon) stresses that the Holy Spirit would be ‘another’ like Jesus. So, allow Him to comfort and guide you in the affairs of life. He has been given to assist you in all things.
From the November 2013 issue, themed No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper.
