The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher


John 14:26


Let's be honest--some parts of the Bible are hard to understand. Have 
you ever read a section over and over again, trying to figure out 
exactly what God is trying to say?

Fortunately, our heavenly Father has blessed believers with an 
instructor. This teacher is the Holy Spirit, who lives within us and 
serves as the bridge between our limited understanding and divine 
omniscience. In John 14:26, Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy 
Spirit "will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all 
that I said to you." When we have  difficulty understanding a verse, 
or are struggling to remember a biblical truth, the Holy Spirit can 
guide us to the knowledge we are seeking.

What a blessing it is to have the Spirit of God Himself as an 
instructor! No person is able to comprehend God's thoughts. But the 
Holy Spirit--a  member of the triune Godhead--can lead us into the 
knowledge we need to mature and successfully maneuver through the 
Christian life.

God sends the Holy Spirit not only to help us understand, but also to 
transform our lives. He wants to shape and mold us into Christlike 
believers, so He reminds us of areas in our lives that need 
forgiveness and shows us how to
deal with them.

Thankfully, God didn't design the Christian life to be a solo 
journey. Every single believer has a close companion and instructor--the
Holy Spirit. As questions arise and seemingly insurmountable tasks 
pile up, trust in Him to  provide answers and carry you through.