Your Awesome Helper

Let’s briefly recap what we’ve learned so far. Before knowing Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you were like a person drowning in a sea of sin with no way to save yourself. The situation seemed hopeless and only grew darker. But just when you thought you were going down for the last time, a life preserver appeared from nowhere with a message scrawled on the side:

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

(John 3:16, KJV)

Upon reading these stirring words, by faith, you grabbed hold of the life preserver and its wonderful message. Immediately a strong, unseen hand pulled you into the beautiful ship of salvation. Jesus, the captain of the ship, greeted you with open arms. Peace flooded your soul when you knew you were saved from sin and its deadly consequences.

Soon many wonderful truths came into view. You learned that the ship of salvation is headed toward a beautiful port called heaven. And the Captain, our Lord Jesus, will always be by your side. You’ve also realized that you’ve embarked on a voyage that is a lifelong journey. It is mixed with good times and bad, occasionally stormy, wind-tossed seas, and at other times easier sailing. While you have been rescued from certain destruction, you’re still on enemy territory. There will be temptations, trials, and tests requiring great inner strength and perseverance. Yes, your new Christian journey is a growing process, and it is not always easy!

This is why the Lord provided powerful, comforting promises found in the Bible for your encouragement. The Apostle Peter wrote,

 “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.”

(2 Peter 1:4, NLT)

But he didn’t stop there! God has also provided you with an awesome Helper—the Holy Spirit. Jesus said concerning this wonderful gift:

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.”

(John 14:16–18, NLT)

What a promise! The Lord has not left you to fight your battles alone. The Holy Spirit comes to live within you to teach and guide you.

The following pages will explore three important truths about God’s wonderful gift. One, the Holy Spirit is God’s PRESENCE within you. Two, his POWER will help to strengthen you. And third, his guidance will PROTECT you. You will see that the Holy Spirit living in you is more than enough to give you victory over the battles you face. So let’s get started!