Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
HOLY SPIRIT 101
John 14:26
By J.D. Griffith
The Holy Spirit lives in every person who believes in Jesus Christ. He’s
a gift from our Heavenly Father. He is the bridge uniting our limited
understanding with divine omniscience. God at our fingertips, living
within. He works in league with our consciences. One warns, the other
guides.
Many times kids read passages in the Bible that sound confusing.
What does that mean? we wonder. When we think about that passage of
Scripture, we’re meditating on God’s Word. It circles around and around
in our heads until—Flash. A light bulb goes on and the passage now makes
perfect sense.
The Spirit of God Himself is our instructor! No person can understand
the mind of God. It’s too vast. The Holy Spirit leads us into the
knowledge we need to mature. This is how we can successfully navigate
life as a Christian, emerging victorious in our fallen world.
This teacher is a guide and a comforter. God sent us the Holy Spirit to
help us understand and to transform our lives. He is shaping us, molding
us into Christlike believers. He reminds us when we need forgiveness,
prompting repentance. And to forgive others when they hurt us. He shows
us how to deal with every problem.
When we sin and do not bother to repent, we grieve the Holy Spirit.
Deliberate sin is like slapping God in the face. If we persist, Holy God
cannot and will not tolerate sin. Father God will not hear our prayers.
Things begin to crumble around us. We feel rebellious and alone. During
times like these, it’s time to fall on our knees and repent to the
Father. And mean it.
Just like how our conscience holds us accountable when we do something
we know is wrong, the Holy Spirit holds us accountable to repent. In
this way we can successfully live in this fallen world and remain
Christians. We have victory in our lives, walk with our h
"The Holy Spirit’s power can’t be harnessed ...(or) used to
accomplish anything other than the Father’s will. He is not a candy
dispenser. He is not a vending machine. He is not a genie waiting
for someone to rub His lamp the right way. He is Holy God." Charles
F. Stanley
eads held high, delighting in our Father’s blessings.
Take Home Nugget
Holy Father, thank you for not making me walk this life on my
own. Thank you for your gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell inside me. He
will never leave me or forsake me. Thank you for this teacher,
counselor, and guide to steer me through life’s toughest questions.
I’m weaker than I know, but stronger with the holy Spirit within me. I
can do all things with Christ. I celebrate victory in You, God. In
praise and gratitude, AMEN
A little white lie won’t hurt anyone.
Nobody even knows the facts.
But it’s hard to keep the truth from spilling out
When all is said and done.
