I’ve been studying the book of Acts lately, and with that, the Holy Spirit. Just before this, in John 16, Jesus is talking to the disciples about going up to heaven, and He tells them “it’s better for you that I go so that I can send the Helper, and if I do not leave the Helper cannot come.” He goes on to say that this Spirit that He is sending will lead us into all truth, bring conviction, and is the vessel in which we receive our heavenly inheritance. All of that sounds hella good and you bet your face I want it in my life. The Spirit also speaks for us, shares the Gospel through us, and gives us heavens wisdom where ours fails.
Jesus gives real good gifts.
Looking at all these things we receive in the Holy Spirit, I just started thinking….what if Jesus looks down and sees me not using the gift He gave? Like a child who receives the best gift imaginable on Christmas and then tucks it in the back of their closet for the years to follow.
Am I walking in truth? Am I asking for conviction? Am I telling people about Jesus? Am I bringing heaven to earth in any way I can? When was the last time I asked Jesus “hey is there something you want me to tell someone?” Something as simple as “Jesus loves you.” Even the most seasoned Christian needs to hear that sometimes. How easy it is to forget the simplicity of the gospel, bless those who take the time to remind us.
I’m trying to make it a goal of mine to start the day thanking Jesus for such a good gift and using it in any way He wants me to. He’s a good dad and He loves to give good gifts to His children, and I don’t want to ever take that for granted.
