Rhapsody of Realities || Monday 21st February 2022 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome || Monday Devotional Guide
Rhapsody of Realities || Monday 21st February 2022 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome || Monday Devotional Guide Rhapsody of Realities 21st February 2022 By Pastor Chris
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Topic: Another Comforter
Scripture: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 3:11).
Rhapsody of Realities || Monday 21st February 2022 MESSAGE
Observe what John the Apostle called Jesus in 1 John 2:1—our advocate with the Father. The word translated “advocate” here is “parakletos,” the same word the Master used in His reassuring words in John 14:16: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever.”
“Parakletos” actually means one that is called to go alongside or go together with you, one that is called to aid; a helper. The Amplified translation gives us seven beautiful synonyms that come out of the word “parakletos.” Comforter is one; the others are Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby. Hallelujah!
Why did Jesus talk about Another Comforter to His disciples before His death, burial, and resurrection? It’s because He was going away to the Father, and wouldn’t be with them for much longer. For that reason, He’d pray the Father and ask Him to send them “Another” Comforter, who will abide with them forever!
The word “Another” is translated from the Greek word “Allos.” Allos means another one of the same kind, quality and type. So, He’s saying that this Comforter (the Holy Spirit) would be like Himself. In John 14:17-18, He continued, “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
Jesus, our Comforter, went to heaven, but He sent us the Holy Spirit to take His place so we’ll never miss His presence. Now, instead of walking the streets with you as Jesus did with the disciples, He walks the streets in you. He’s in you and with you forever. Praise God!
Rhapsody of Realities || Monday 21st February 2022 CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to live in me. I acknowledge Him as my Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener and Standby—always with me and in me! He’s my refuge and strength. I’m yielded to Him, to be led, guided, strengthened and taught the things of the Kingdom of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Isaiah 9:6; John 14:18-19; John 15:26 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 5:1-20; Leviticus 19-21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 20:13-24; Psalm 33-34
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