Never Without Help
I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless,
desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless]; I will come
[back] to you (John 14:18 AMP).
The Greek word for “comfortless” is “orphanos,”
meaning helpless or fatherless. Jesus, though
in heaven, didn’t leave us helpless. He sent us the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has come to live in you,
and as you yield to Him and trust Him with your life,
He’ll make you successful in all things. He’s your
unparalleled advantage. Those who don’t recognise
and fellowship with Him, struggle through life. They’re
the ones constantly in need, pain and defeat.
There’s no need for a Christian to pray, “Oh God,
help me,” when he has the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit
is all the help you need. Asking God for help in that
manner is praying from a position of disadvantage;
Jesus already said that you have a helper in the Holy
Spirit. When you pray with such negativism, there’ll
be confusion in your spirit, and Satan would take
advantage of your ignorance.
Never say, “Lord, help me”; rather say, “I’m
mightily helped of the Lord, because the Holy Spirit?my
supreme advantage?lives in me.” It’s the responsibility
of the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, strengthen, and teach
you the things of the Kingdom of God. But it’s your
responsibility to yield to Him and let Him have His way
in your life. It’s your responsibility to open your heart
to Him and live in, and by His Word.
The Bible says, “Let your speech be always with
grace, seasoned with salt…” (Colossians 4:6). This
means you should only speak glorious things; words
that are consistent with the provisions of the Gospel.
Therefore, affirm always that you’re never without
help. It makes no difference how riotous the storms
get or the intensity of the fire; the Holy Spirit is your
refuge and strength?a very present help in the day of trouble.
No wonder He says, “When thou passest through
the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers,
they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest
through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither
shall the flame kindle upon thee” (Isaiah 43:2).
Prayer
Dear Father, I acknowledge the precious Holy Spirit you’ve
given me; He’s my Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor,
Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby. I’m mightily helped
of you, and therefore confident that my progress, prosperity and
advancement is evident, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
John 14:26; Zechariah 4:6
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
revelation 15
Zephaniah 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
revelation 18:1-12
Zechariah 1-2