The Holy Spirit and Me

The Holy Spirit is not a mystical force or an impersonal power. He is a divine person – the Third Person of the Trinity, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. This means He has a mind, will, and emotions, and can be grieved by our actions (Eph. 4:30). He speaks (Acts 13:2), teaches (John 14:26), and intercedes for us (Rom. 8:26), demonstrating personal qualities that cannot be attributed to mere power or energy.

The Holy Spirit: A What or a Who?

When you hear the words “Holy Spirit,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s an image of a mystical force, a powerful energy, or an intense emotional experience. We sing lyrics like, “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere,” without stopping to ask – is this an accurate picture of the Holy Spirit as presented in Scripture? Is He merely a force to be summoned or an impersonal power to be felt, or is He something far more profound?

Live Without Fear

Scripture: John 14:25–26

Meaning:
Jesus promised His disciples that they would not be left alone after His departure. He spoke of the Holy Spirit as their Helper — one who would come alongside them, teach them all things, and bring to their remembrance all He had said. The Spirit is not a temporary substitute for Jesus but the ongoing presence of Christ in the believer’s life. He is the One who comforts, strengthens, and empowers us to live without fear.

If You Love Me, You Will Not Fear

WHEN FEAR LOSES ITS GRIP

Fear is a thief. It robs us of peace, paralyzes our faith, and silences our witness. It creeps in during uncertain times, whispers doubts in the dark, and magnifies the worst-case scenarios. It chains us to comfort and locks us in silence.

But in John 14:25–31, Jesus offers His disciples something stronger than fear, something that transcends the chaos and confusion they were about to face. In one of His final conversations before the cross, He gives them three powerful gifts: His Spirit, His peace, and His victory.

Obedience is Love

Day 1: The Measure of Love

John 14:15
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

Meaning:
Jesus does not equate love with words, emotions, or intentions. He equates love with obedience. The true measure of our love for Christ is not how we feel in moments of worship, but how we follow in moments of pressure, temptation, and testing. Obedience is not legalism—it is love in action.

If You Love Me, You Will Obey Me (Part 1)

When Love Walks in Boots

In our world, love is often reduced to sentiment—something we feel, say, or express in moments of emotion. But Jesus doesn’t leave love in the realm of abstract feeling. He defines love in the language of action, loyalty, and obedience. In one of His final conversations with the disciples before the cross, He draws a line between those who say they love Him and those who truly do:

 Final Words, First Priority

Reflection:
The final words of the risen Jesus are not casual or optional — they are the defining mission of the Church. The Great Commission is not reserved for pastors or missionaries, but for every believer. It is a call to movement, multiplication, and obedience in every generation.

Meditation:

Have I allowed Jesus’ final words to become the priority of my daily life?

Do I treat the Great Commission as a personal responsibility?

In what ways can I begin to take more ownership of this calling?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, let Your final command shape my everyday choices. Make me a person who lives with Your mission at the center of my life.

Final Words, First Priority: The Christian’s Job Description

In Matthew 28:16–20, we are drawn into one of the most powerful scenes in all of Scripture — the final earthly words of the risen Jesus Christ. These words are not meant to be treated as optional advice; they are a call that defines the very purpose of our lives. Rather than relegating the Great Commission to a side assignment, we are called to make it our first priority. Jesus sends His followers out with all authority, empowers them by His Spirit, and promises to be with them always.

Buried by Man. Raised by God.

Scripture: “Therefore, order the tomb to be made secure until the third day…” (Matthew 27:64)

Reflection:
The religious leaders remembered what Jesus said about rising again. They didn’t believe it—but they feared it. So they did what we often do when we’re afraid: they tried to control the outcome. They posted guards, rolled the stone, sealed the tomb. But no amount of human strategy can stop the sovereign plan of God.

Question:
What areas of your life are you trying to control out of fear or unbelief? What would it look like to trust God instead?

Prayer:
Lord, I confess that I try to secure what only You can sustain. Help me surrender control and trust the power of Your promises.

Buried by Man. Raised by God.

They thought it was over.

The chief priests and Pharisees had succeeded—or so it seemed.
Jesus was dead. His body buried. A massive stone sealed the tomb. Roman guards stood watch.

But beneath their fear-driven precautions was something deeper:
the illusion of control.
They believed they could silence the truth, suppress the movement, and make sure this “deceiver” stayed in the grave.

But the resurrection of Jesus tells a different story.

You can seal a tomb.
You can post guards.
You can do everything in your power to keep Him buried.

But you can’t stop the Son of God from rising.