God’s Mission
John 16:12-15
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.
~ Jesus, John 16:13a
12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”
Pondering Point
"The Spirit of truth will guide you into all the truth." This is one of several teachings about the Holy Spirit which Jesus shares on the night of His arrest. It’s significant to say the least. The Spirit is our primary Teacher, our primary Discipler, our Guide to carrying out a life in Christ designed for us as we live by faith not sight. Jesus had added in the previous chapter that the Holy Spirit would aid the disciples in their witness to the world.
Although God’s mission was (and still is) on the shoulders of His followers, all disciples carry out this mission by the strength, guidance, leadership and direction of the Holy Spirit. Question: Which fellow followers of Jesus do you know that fall into the category of those who seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and yield to Him as their primary Discipler? Does this describe you? These are the type of people that are great assets in developing a discipleship life in Jesus.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, guide me and my fellow disciples into all the truth. Encourage and enable us each to submit to that truth, yielding to Your wiser ways for life and light in our world. Thanks for Your strength, guidance, leadership and direction in life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.