The Only Way Out Is Through
THURSDAY’S DAILY BIBLE VERSE: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” (Jesus to his disciples, John 14:26, NKJV)
Welcome back to the Daily Bible Coach, where we give you 5 minutes of personal development and inspiration EACH morning… from a biblical perspective. I hope your Thursday is starting out GREAT for you.
Today’s daily bible verse comes is a promise of encouragement and strength to us… in the time of our adversity and trouble, straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus told this promise to his disciples (that He would send them the Comforter)… He was on the fringes of allowing himself to be turned over to the Roman and religious authorities of His time, so that He could complete His mission and purpose in life – Taking up our sicknesses and diseases on his body through the punishment He endured at the hands of brutal men… and dying an excruciating death on the cross as the ULTIMATE payment for our sins.
His disciples had walked with Jesus for the past 3 years… and I can imagine how SHOCKED they were when they started to see things unravel, and it became clear to them that Jesus was going to die (and not lead a GREAT Jewish revolt to overthrow the Roman empire as they had initially thought)
These disciples were sad. They were angry. They were dismayed. They were confused. They felt lost knowing their leader would soon leave them. They were frustrated at the fact that they had left their homes, businesses, family and life to follow this man… who was about to leave them.
These feelings the disciples had are ALL human feelings, which we ALL will feel at different times in our lives. Anyone who claims NOT to have those feelings and emotions is a liar — no ifs, ands, or buts.
But I am glad that in spite of the fact that my emotions and feelings may change like the weather… that God ALWAYS remains consistent and the same.
The Holy Spirit has come to us to be our COMFORTER in the times of our discomfort and loneliness. He will lead us, guide us, empower us, and encourage us in our times of despair… and no matter what is going on in your life at this moment of time… God is FAITHFUL and He is JUST to get you through, whatever you are going through.
DECLARATION OF FAITH: “Thank you Jesus for leaving me the Holy Spirit as my Comforter, as my Encourager, and as my Guide in life. I will remain positive-minded today… and I will be of good cheer TODAY, no matter what things look like. Because this one thing I know — You are faithful to get me through ANY and ALL situations in life!”
Have a GREAT day today… and to read more about the Holy Spirit, click here. If you have any questions, comments or thoughts on today’s message… please leave them below.
Category: Daily Bible Verse Coach, Motivation
