Holy Spirit In Us
LENT 2025 DEVOTIONAL:
John 14:15-31 (NIV)
(David Mok, Chairperson, Church Analytics Ministry; Associate Lay Leader)
Verse 26 spoke to me, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
In this passage, Jesus comforts His disciples by promising the presence and companionship of the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father when Jesus departs from them in his human form. Jesus introduces the Holy Spirit as the “Advocate,” the Spirit of truth who will teach and remind Jesus’ followers of all he has said. The Holy Spirit is not an external presence but an internal residence within believers, empowering and teaching us to live in obedience to Christ’s commands.
The Holy Spirit is often underappreciated in Christian life, yet the reality is that He plays a vital role in our spiritual growth and understanding. As part of the Triune God, the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but God Himself, dwelling within us to guide, empower, and transform us. In John 14:26, Jesus highlights the Spirit’s critical work: teaching us all things and reminding us of His words. The Holy Spirit’s divine presence ensures we understand Jesus’ teachings, whose ways the world does not comprehend. How often do we credit our own cognition in the understanding of the Word whenever we read it? I know I am guilty of that. It is very clear, if we read the Bible through the lens of the world, we will find it perplexing. However, with the Holy Spirit enabling us, we will be given the grace to comprehend.
I am committed to pray to the Holy Spirit to enable me to understand the scriptures every time I read them. I will seek the Holy Spirit’s help and guidance in my understanding of Jesus’ Way, acknowledging that without His divine assistance, I cannot truly comprehend the Word of God.
Dear Holy Spirit, forgive me for not recognising you as the enabler of my understanding of Christ’s teachings. Forgive my pride in crediting my own cognition in understanding God’s Way. Help me to always sense your prompting in all that I do. Guide me and transform my heart. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
1. Why do you think the Holy Spirit is often overlooked or underappreciated in the Christian life, even though He plays a crucial role in our spiritual growth and understanding?
2. How can we practically invite the Holy Spirit into our daily reading of Scripture and decision-making to ensure we are guided by His wisdom rather than our own understanding?
3. Have you experienced moments where the Holy Spirit helped you understand Scripture or apply Jesus’ teachings in a new way? How did that impact your faith journey?
