Day 50 - Full Sail

Take some time to read John 14:15-31. Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit. In this chapter (and the two that follow), John gives us truths concerning this amazing gift. He will be with us forever (14:16); the world at large cannot accept Him (14:17); He lives with us and in us (14:17); He teaches us (14:26); He reminds us of Jesus’ words (14:26, 15:26); He convicts us of sin, shows us God’s righteousness, and announces God’s judgment on evil (16:8); He brings glory to Christ (16:14). The Holy Spirit has been active among people from the beginning of time, but after Pentecost (Acts 2) He came to live in all believers. Many people are unaware of the Holy Spirit’s activities, but to those who hear Christ’s words and understand the Spirit’s power, the Spirit gives a whole new way to look at life (Life Application Bible). And the promise of the Holy Spirit is for everyone who comes to Christ Jesus (Acts 2:38-39).

I’ve heard people say that if they had lived and walked with Jesus while He was on earth, they would make better decisions and be more firm in their faith because it would be first-hand and real. But Jesus’ disciples sometimes had difficulty with that, and they were His constant companions. Jesus knew this, and He promised them that the Holy Spirit would come and be with them to help them remember what He had taught them. The Holy Spirit can help us in the same way. When we read God’s Word, we can pray that the Holy Spirit will plant seeds of understanding in our minds, help us to have the mind of Christ, and remind us when we stray from it. Jesus had so much confidence in the impact of the Holy Spirit. He assured His disciples that it would actually be better for Him to return to heaven and send the Spirit! There are many blessings that come with and from the spirit, but none is greater than His witness:

• He is the voice of God in us reassuring us of our place in God’s family.


• He is the guarantee of our eternal salvation and destiny.


• He is the wind of heaven that fills our sails with the power to live for God and be witnesses for Him in the world!

I pray that the past 50 days have reconnected you with the power of the Holy Spirit and that you are more aware than ever of the transformation He has brought about in your heart. I also pray that we all will open the sail of our heart and mind so that we can catch a full sail of the wind that is the Holy Spirit.