We are excited! This next Thursday night we enter into a brand new series here at theTURN for the whole month of October. October is usually filled with superstition, bats, pumpkins, and the "supernatural." But here at theTURN this October, it is filled with the Ghost, the Holy Ghost that is!
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will show you what is to come." - John 16:13
I've been thinking lately, imagine all of the times each of us could have avoided wasting precious time and energy if we had only allowed the Holy Spirit to lead us. We may eventually get to the same point, but if we try to go at it alone, that usually means we will take twice as long to get there and the journey will be much harder. The Holy Spirit sees everything. He knows every nook and corner on the road of life we walk. If we reach out and take His hand, He will lead us on shortcuts that will save time, energy, and many tears.
The Holy Spirit wants to guide us through life. He wants to guide us as we walk into the future. The word "show" in verse 13 is the Greek word edegeo. It is the word for a guide who shows a traveler the safest course through an unknown country. This means Jesus sent His Holy Spirit to be our Guide! The Holy Spirit knows the way we should go. He knows how to avoid every trap and every attack; He knows the safest and the fastest route for us to take. When we are stepping into territory that is new to us, it is imperative that we let the Holy Spirit lead us, for He wants to show us the precise route to take so we can successfully reach that place God has put in our hearts. This is part of the Holy Spirit's ministry in our lives - to get us safely to our God-ordained point of destination.
Here is our series blurb:
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what exactly does He do? These are questions that countless believers struggle with answering. Most don’t realize the Holy Spirit is a person who thinks, feels and has desires. What’s more, the Holy Spirit is present to help you live the Christian life. He’s there to give comfort, empowerment, and be your advocate..He's My Helper! Join us all month as we clear up misconceptions about who He is and insightfully explain the person of the Holy Spirit.
You better be here every Thursday night in October - and never come ALONE!
Serving under the leadership of the Holy Spirit,
pcraig
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