“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come” (John 16:13).

It is normal for any head of family just about to take on a long journey to gather all to pass on some very important message. So, when Jesus was about to return to his Father in heaven, he gathered the disciples and asked them, “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven” (Luke 24:29).

It was not the first time that Jesus was bringing up the matter. On an earlier occasion he had reminded the disciples, “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14:26). Jesus knew that his followers were going into a mean world. More than anything they needed a power to guide and protect them as well- the Holy Spirit!

It is written once the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’s followers they were totally different. All who looked at them were amazed ( Acts 2). It is thereafter that the disciples went out to share about Jesus. They would do so with “power and conviction” because of a greater power.T

The disciples by waiting to receive the Holy Spirit had made the best decision. The Holy Spirit is a friend who enables us overcome challenges beyond our power. Haven’t you ever faced a personal challenge beyond you! Ask for the Holy spirit for his guidance and protection!

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I ask for the power of the Holy Spirit to come and guide me in all I do, for He is a protector and comforter, this I pray in Jesus’s name!