Heavenly Help

Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. John 14:13-17 

Jesus was addressing His disciples in His final discourse during the Last Supper before He was arrested, tried and crucified. He was always giving glory to the Heavenly Father. By asking for something “in Jesus’ name” prayers are answered thus giving glory and honor to the Father. Additionally, Jesus promised to ask His Father to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper to be with the disciples forever. Those promises are valid for us, too.  Whatever we ask for in Jesus’ name, we can be assured that He will do it…IF we love Him and keep His commandments. That is a big IF.

Another Helper. Jesus saw Himself as a “Helper” doing the will of His Father. This new Helper wasn’t really new. He had been around since the beginning of time—with the Father and the Son. Now this Helper would be with the disciples…and us…forever. Forever. This Helper is the Spirit of Truth—living in us and being with us. So do you love Jesus and keep His commandments? IF you do, you can be assured that you’ll have the Holy Spirit…forever.

Prayer ~ Jesus, I love You and although I’m not perfect please give me the grace and skill to honor You by keeping Your commandments—not just trying, but honestly doing what You’ve instructed. Fill me anew each day with Your Holy Spirit that I would live a life holy and pleasing to You.

© 2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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