The Promise

When I think of promise, I think in terms of a verb. Some sort of action.

“⁴⁹And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” – Luke 24:49 (ESV)

“²⁶But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” – John 14:26 (ESV)

“The promise” is the Holy Spirit who descended upon the earth to be our constant companion, guide, and Helper as we continue working for God and obeying his commandments.

God had made the promise to provide such a Helper at the request of Jesus.

“¹⁶And I will as the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever, ¹⁷even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” – John 14:16-17 (ESV)

We all need the promise provided by the Father. We have been provided the Holy Spirit to understand more fully our tasks that have been set before us as we continue on the path God has for each of us.

Where are you looking for guidance? Are you seeking God’s will for your life? Are you aware of “the promise” God provides for us at the request of Jesus?