The Spirit of Truth
Feb 11th, 2008 by BradT
One day, while I was driving my car down the highway to go to and
serve in an out-of-town Christian Life Program sponsored by Couples for
Christ, I encountered a signpost on the side of the road that reads:
“Dangerous Curve Ahead.” Instantly I was faced with making a decision.
One, I could observe the warning and decrease my speed. Two, I could
ignore
the sign and just cruise along. Or, three, I could defy the warning and
speed up. Whatever response I had chosen to take, however, I would not
have
changed the truth of the sign. The truth is: the curve still remained
dangerous. And it was for my own good that I should heed the warning and
be
guided accordingly.
Jesus promised to send us a Helper, a Guide. The One who is going
to guide us in all truths. The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of
Truth.
The Holy Spirit helps us to discern what is true and what is not, what
is
foolish and what is wise, what is safe and what is dangerous. Our day is
full of decisions, big and small ones. But His holy prompting will be
there
to give us the wisdom we need to make righteous decisions. What is most
important is for us to be sensitive to His holy guidance. After all,
what He
just wants from us is a listening heart and a renewed mind.
Have faith, therefore, that when you’re inundated with
difficulties and cares, and you know not where to go, the Holy Spirit
will
always be there sitting by your side to guide you as you drive along
through
life. The road may be winding or straight, rough or smooth, wet or dry,
yet
you can be certain that He is a trustworthy guide. Don’t forget, He
placed
those signposts on the road of life.
