What Did Jesus Mean When He Said the Holy Spirit Will Tell You Things to Come?
“The Holy Spirit tells you stuff before it happens,” says Sawyer, 8. “He told my mom that Grandma was coming over, and then she showed up with cookies.”
Now that’s a spiritual gift I’d like to have: the ability to sense cookie arrivals.
While the Holy Spirit may not always predict dessert, Jesus did say the Spirit would “tell you things to come” (John 16:13). But what was Jesus really talking about?
He spoke these words just before His crucifixion. His disciples were confused and concerned. Jesus was leaving, and they had no idea how God’s plan would unfold. But the Holy Spirit would soon take over as their guide.
“The Holy Spirit helps you know what Jesus meant,” says Caleb, 11. “That’s how we got the Bible.”
Right! Jesus promised the Spirit would guide the apostles into all truth. After Jesus ascended, the Spirit helped them remember his words, write them down, and understand how his death and resurrection changed everything.
“The Holy Spirit shows the future sometimes,” says Lila, 10. “Like when God judged Israel in the Bible.”
That’s a big part of what Jesus meant. When He spoke of “things to come,” He was pointing to events that would soon happen, especially the judgment on Jerusalem in AD 70. Jesus had already predicted it: “This generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place” (Matthew 24:34).
Jesus said he would come in the clouds within a generation to destroy the temple (Matthew 24:2 & 30). In the Old Testament, God came in the clouds, but no one ever saw God riding a cloud. It’s symbolic language for judgment. Just like God came riding “on a swift cloud” to judge Egypt (Isaiah 19:1), Jesus came in judgment against the temple system that had rejected him.
For an excellent book on this, read “Our Rich Root” by Stan Newton.
Yes, the Holy Spirit doesn’t just show us the future to impress us. He prepares us. The early Christians weren’t caught off guard by the fall of Jerusalem. Many escaped because they trusted Jesus’ words and followed the Spirit’s leading.
Romans 8:26 tells us the Spirit helps us pray. Whether at school or a temple about to fall, the Spirit knows exactly how to intercede.
“He helps you to not freak out,” says Ben, 10.
The Holy Spirit leads with confidence, not confusion. He helped the first Christians stay calm during a massive transition, when the Old Covenant system ended with the destruction of the temple, and the New Covenant fully took its place. The full glory of the New Covenant will be seen when Jesus returns to complete the establishment of his kingdom on Earth.
Jesus said the Spirit would glorify Him (John 16:14). That means everything the Spirit reveals points to Jesus, his finished work on the cross to pay for our sins, his victorious resurrection over death, and his ever-increasing kingdom.
Think about this: The Holy Spirit doesn’t just predict the future. He prepares your heart for what God is doing and reminds you of the Old Testament prophesies Jesus has already fulfilled.
Memorize this truth: “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).
Ask this question: Am I letting the Holy Spirit help me live in what Jesus already finished?
In just a few short weeks, trailers will begin pulling into the George H Henderson Expo in Lufkin. Fans will hum in the barns. Parents will carry feed buckets. Young exhibitors will carry pens of rabbits or chickens, or perhaps walk animals that outweigh them by several hundred pounds.
And deliberately, almost on cue, our community will begin doing something it has done for generations. We call it the Angelina County Fair.
From a distance, it can look like ribbons, livestock shows, baked goods, arts and crafts, welding projects, and auction night. And yes, those things are part of it. But if that’s all we see, we’re missing something deeper.
The county fair is one of the last places where young people are asked to commit to something that depends on them every single day.
Animals must be fed whether it’s freezing, raining, or 100 degrees. Projects must be finished whether schoolwork is busy or schedules are tight. Entries must be prepared carefully and turned in on time. Somewhere along the way, responsibility stops being a word adults use — and becomes something lived out in a barn, a workshop, or a kitchen.
For some students, it’s livestock. They learn that consistency produces results. They learn how nutrition, management, and daily care translates into performance. They also learn humility — because sometimes you can do everything right and still not place at the top of the class.
For others, it’s welding, woodworking, photography, flower arranging, or arts and crafts. These projects teach patience, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship. They remind us that skill is developed over time, not overnight.
Saturday’s auction night often receives the spotlight. Buyers show up. Hands are shaken. Bids are called out. But even that moment represents something larger. It’s a community investing in its youth — saying, “We see your effort. We believe in your future.”
That kind of support shapes young people in ways that last long after the barns at the Expo are empty.
In a world that often feels rushed and digital, our Angelina County Fair remains hands-on and real. It encourages young people to stand before a judge, accept feedback, improve their work, and try again next year. It teaches them how to win graciously and how to handle disappointment with maturity.
Those are life lessons.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing stories and highlights from the young people preparing for this year’s fair.
You’ll meet students who have put in long hours before and after school. You’ll see families and volunteers who quietly support them. And you’ll be reminded that the fair isn’t just an event — it’s a process.
A process that builds character.
That’s why we do the Angelina County Fair.
Not simply for the ribbons or the recognition.
We do it because it brings our community together, strengthens our young people, and quietly prepares the next generation to carry responsibility, skill, and pride forward.
Meetings fill the calendar. Messages pile up. People depend on your decisions. Yet many leaders quietly discover a difficult truth along the way:
Leadership can be deeply lonely.
Not because you lack people around you – but because responsibility creates distance. Decisions you carry can’t always be shared. Doubts can’t always be voiced. And the higher the responsibility, the fewer places there are to set it down.
Why Leadership Feels Isolating
Leadership creates separation whether you want it to or not.
You can’t always process uncertainty with the people you lead. You can’t unload frustration on the team that depends on your steadiness. And you quickly learn that not everyone who listens truly understands the weight you carry.
Over time, this produces a quiet isolation. Not dramatic. Not obvious. Just present.
Scripture never pretends leadership is easy:
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
God didn’t promise Joshua comfort. He promised presence.
Loneliness Is Not a Sign of Failure
Many leaders assume loneliness means they’re doing something wrong.
In reality, it often means they’re doing something right.
Leadership requires clarity. Clarity requires distance. And distance can feel lonely.
Jesus Himself experienced this. He led crowds – but carried His deepest burdens alone. Even among the disciples, there were moments only He could bear.
Loneliness isn’t weakness. Avoiding it is.
The Danger of Filling the Silence
The real risk isn’t loneliness – it’s how leaders respond to it.
Some fill it with noise. Constant activity. Endless meetings. More urgency. Others fill it with unhealthy validation or rushed decisions just to avoid sitting with the weight.
But solitude, when embraced, becomes strength.
Quiet is where leaders listen – rather than react.
Faith Anchors Leaders When People Can’t
People can support you. Encourage you. Pray with you.
But ultimately, leadership requires anchoring somewhere deeper than human affirmation.
Scripture reminds us:
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” – Psalm 34:18
Leadership doesn’t exempt you from weariness. It invites you to depend on God rather than approval.
The leaders who endure are those who learn to draw strength from God’s presence, not public affirmation.
The Loneliest Decisions Shape the Strongest Leaders
Some decisions won’t be celebrated. Some won’t be understood. Some may even cost you relationships.
But leadership isn’t about comfort – it’s about faithfulness.
When leaders choose obedience over popularity, they often walk alone for a season. But those seasons refine conviction, clarify purpose, and deepen trust in God.
Lonely roads often lead to lasting impact.
Your Action Step This Week
If leadership feels heavy right now, don’t rush to escape it.
Instead, ask:
What is God teaching me in this quiet season?
Invite His presence into the weight you’re carrying.
You were never meant to carry it alone.
That’s a Wrap
Leadership isn’t lonely because something is wrong. It’s lonely because something important is entrusted to you.
God doesn’t remove the weight – but He walks with you beneath it.
Next week, we’ll shift from endurance to execution and talk about why getting things done is not just practical – but deeply spiritual.
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Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — We cannot control when disasters strike, but we can make sure we are prepared.
Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to prepare for wildfires and other disasters by assembling an emergency go kit.
“Being prepared ahead of time for a disaster such as wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms or tornadoes is crucial,” said Laura Stevens, Texas A&M Forest Service fire information and education program coordinator. “Successfully preparing for a disaster requires everyone to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves, their families and their properties. Preparation can save valuable time and help keep your family safe during an emergency.”
Stay Prepared
All Texans are encouraged to assemble an emergency go kit that can be easily carried and includes supplies for several days. Your kit should include the five Ps:
People and pet supplies.
Prescription medications and other necessary medical equipment.
Papers and important documents such as insurance and identification documents and a list of phone numbers.
Personal needs, including food, water, clothing, money, chargers for devices and a first aid kit.
Priceless items such as photos, family heirlooms and any other irreplaceable or valuable items.
Being prepared also means making sure your home is protected if you are required to leave it. Proactive steps to prepare your home to reduce the risk of wildfire include:
Creating defensible space around your home allows for low-intensity, slow-burning conditions in the event of wildfire.
Within the first 5 feet, water plants, trees and mulch regularly, and consider xeriscaping if you are affected by water restrictions. Within the first 30 feet of your home, use nonflammable landscaping materials.
A healthy, well-maintained landscape is important to the survival of homes during a wildfire. Make sure your plants are carefully spaced, low-growing and free of resins, oils and waxes that burn easily.
Remove dead vegetation from under the deck of your home and within 10 feet of the house.
Remove dead vegetation and debris from roofs and gutters.
“Even simple actions like moving flammable material away from wooden structures such as decks and steps, pruning shrubs in front of windows and under mature trees, and cleaning out gutters can be done to prepare your home to defend itself,” Stevens said.
Stay aware
Since Jan. 1, Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 249 wildfires that burned 5,528 acres statewide. In the coming months, wildfire danger is predicted to continue due to the warm, dry weather and drought conditions most of Texas is experiencing. This critically dry vegetation is highly susceptible to ignitions from any spark. Be mindful of any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.
Always check with local officials for outdoor burning restrictions in your area. Obey local burn bans or other restrictions. Do not conduct any outdoor burning in hot, dry, or windy conditions.
Vehicles may cause wildfires. Secure trailer safety chains to ensure they do not cause a spark and ignite a roadside fire.
Avoid parking or idling in tall, dry grass. Catalytic converters underneath the vehicle can become hot enough to ignite grass under the vehicle.
Many outdoor activities may produce sparks and ignite nearby vegetation including welding, grinding, mowing or shredding. If possible, postpone these activities until fuel dryness conditions improve. If not possible, take extra precautions by having a water source or fire extinguisher nearby.
Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to human activities such as equipment use and debris burning and are preventable.
Stay informed
Conditions can change quickly, and it is important to have your go kit ready and easily accessible.
Sign up for your local emergency alerts.
Monitor local weather conditions and fire activity.
Know where to go and have two escape routes.
Follow local emergency management official communication channels.
Follow directions and guidance from emergency response officials. Heed any warnings issued and evacuate when ordered.
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.Texas A&M Forest Service also offers information on local burn bans, wildfire prevention and the current wildfire situation in Texas.
As winter fades and days begin to warm, many East Texas homeowners turn their attention to flowerbeds. The temptation to cut everything back, add fertilizer, and start planting can be strong—but timing matters more than enthusiasm.
A thoughtful approach to flowerbed preparation protects plants and encourages healthier growth when spring truly arrives.
The Value of a Gentle Cleanup
Removing fallen leaves and dead material helps reduce pests and disease while improving airflow around plants. However, completely stripping beds can expose roots and soil to fluctuating temperatures that stress plants.
Leaving some organic material in place helps insulate soil and preserve moisture.
Why Mulch Matters Before Spring
Mulch acts as a protective blanket for flowerbeds. Refreshing mulch in late winter helps stabilize soil temperatures, prevent erosion, and reduce early weed growth. It also improves the appearance of beds without encouraging premature plant growth.
Planning Beats Planting
Winter is the ideal time to evaluate plant placement, bed layout, and design goals. Identifying plants that struggled allows homeowners to make smarter decisions before investing in replacements.
Planting too early, however, can lead to frost damage and wasted effort.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Heavy pruning, early fertilizing, and working wet soil are some of the most common pre-spring mistakes. These actions can weaken plants and disrupt soil structure, making it harder for beds to recover later.
A Balanced Approach Pays Off
Healthy flowerbeds are built through patience and proper timing. By focusing on preparation rather than rushing growth, homeowners can enjoy stronger plants, better blooms, and fewer problems throughout the growing season.
We just experienced a wild week at Angelina College Athletics, and with the way things are heating up, we’re expecting plenty more of the same.
Our baseball and softball teams combined for four wins on Friday the 13th, proving the day is only bad luck if you’re not a Roadrunner. On Valentine’s Day (Saturday), the Roadrunner men’s basketball team pulled off a sweetheart of a shocker, beating Navarro College in a rally for the ages.
We have plenty more action at home on tap, so be sure to check out the schedules listed below.
We are AC, and we’re ready to Run ‘Em.
Here’s a quick rundown of the past week’s events, along with what’s coming up next:
Roadrunner Basketball Shocks Navarro College
If Valentine’s Day is all about surprising one’s loved ones, the Angelina College Roadrunners pulled it off perfectly.
The ‘Runners rallied in the final seconds to knock off Navarro College 63-62 Saturday at Shands Gymnasium in the most improbable fashion imaginable.
AC’s Zacc Sells came up with a steal and a pair of three pointers before the buzzer to cap the AC comeback and give the Roadrunners their seventh win in conference play. \
The game appeared over and in Navarro’s favor, with the Bulldogs holding a 62-56 lead with just 30 seconds to play. AC’s Ronald Durham hit a free throw to cut the deficit to five at 62-57, and all Navarro needed to do was run out the clock.
But while trying to avoid a foul, the Bulldogs threw an errant pass. Sells, falling out of bounds, came up with a steal and kickout to Payia, who passed back to Sells in the left corner. Sells drained a three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining.
On the ensuing Navarro inbounds, Payia knocked the ball away from a Bulldog, and Julius Crosby gathered it for the AC possession. Crosby passed off to Payia, who found Sells in the right corner, and Sells again ripped the nets with another trey with seven seconds left. Navarro’s last-gasp shot attempt caromed off the rim, leaving the Roadrunners with the comeback win.
Sells finished with 12 points, including a 4-of-8 effort from three-point range. He also added four steals to his totals. Crosby added 12 points and three assists, while Payia added 11 points and two steals. Cheikh Diebakhate added 10 points in the win.
On Wednesday, AC fell at home to Blinn College, with the Bucs taking a 67-64 win at Shands Gymnasium. Kai’Ree Murray and Daemon Ely each scored 14 points for the ‘Runners.
The Roadrunners (13-11, 7-9) play at Tyler Junior College on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Wagstaff Gymnasium.
On Saturday, AC will host Bossier Parish Community College for a 4 p.m. game at Shands Gymnasium.
Lady Roadrunner Basketball Lose to Blinn, Kilgore
The Lady Roadrunners’ depleted roster – the team suited up just six players against Blinn College – dropped a pair of conference games this past week, losing to Blinn 71-45 at home on Wednesday before falling 103-62 at Kilgore College on Saturday.
Against Blinn, AC’s Aminah Dixon and Ja’Kaila Lee each finished with 16 points.
In Kilgore, Timberlyn Washington led the Lady Roadrunners with 18 points, Dixon added 17 points and Katherine Martinez finished with 13 points.
The Lady ‘Runners (5-15, 1-8) are home at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday against Paris Junior College. On Saturday, AC will host No. 9 Trinity Valley Community College starting at 2 p.m.
Roadrunner Baseball Takes Three Wins for the Week
Things are really beginning to come together for the Roadrunner baseball team, with the team picking up three wins in three tries this past week.
AC opened the week with a 10-2 win at Dallas College-Brookhaven on Wednesday, with Cole Standley driving in four runs with a grand slam. Jackson Todd added two RBI, and Connor Ficarra and Luke Hamm drove in a run each. Koby Chesterton picked up the mound win, throwing four innings of scoreless ball while allowing just one hit and striking out six batters.
In Friday’s home doubleheader against Galveston College, the ‘Runners used some timely hitting and clutch pitching to sweep the Whitecaps by final scores of 6-3 and 4-2 at Poland Stadium.
AC used a four-run second inning to take the lead over the Whitecaps in Game 1. Standley drove in a pair of runs with a single, and Stefano Ramos added an RBI with a sacrifice fly.
In the sixth inning, AC’s Jorge Arcia-Palma rocked a solo homer over the left-field wall.
Pitcher Aaron Martinez threw a scoreless three innings in relief, striking out two Galveston hitters.
In Game 2, the ‘Runners rallied from a 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the bottom of the second inning after a Ficarra single scored Ramos and Arcia-Palma crossed the plate on a passed ball.
In the third, Jon “Diesel” Gonzalez drove home Cole Babineaux with a sacrifice fly, and in the fifth, Standley padded the lead with an RBI double to score Seth Sloan.
Starting pitcher Ethan Muniz went five innings on the mound, striking out six while allowing just two earned runs. Reliever Trey Nott finished off the final two innings, giving up one hit while striking out two Whitecaps – including a “K” to end the game.
The Roadrunners (7-3) on Wednesday will play host to Dallas College-Mountain View in a single, nine-inning game starting at 2 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus. AC will be at home again on Saturday, this time hosting Tyler Junior College in a doubleheader set for a 1 p.m. start at Poland Stadium.
Lady Roadrunner Softball Sweeps Pair of Doubleheaders
AC’s ladies have put together an impressive four-game winning streak behind a pair of doubleheader sweeps this past week.
The Lady ‘Runners took wins by scores of 7-3 and 4-3 at Navarro College on Wednesday, with Jessi Sumpter driving in two runs in the opener. Breanne Calhoun, Ella Stephenson and Elizabeth Craig also picked up an RBI each, and pitcher Jaycee Knighton allowed just one earned run over seven innings of work, striking out six Lady Bulldogs.
Game 2 saw Calhoun come through with a two-run single in the fifth inning to give AC its winning margin. Craig also drove in a run, and Stephenson picked up the pitching win in relief, throwing three scoreless innings to close out the game.
Stephenson had herself a day in Friday’s 8-4, 6-1 sweep of Kilgore, homering in each game while earning the circle win in the late game.
In the opener, Stephenson’s three-run shot fueled an eight-run inning for the Lady Roadrunners. Katherine Page, Mallory Dunn and Molly McCormack also drove in runs for AC, while pitcher Jaycee Knighton tossed a complete game win in the circle, finishing with seven strikeouts.
In Game 2, Stephenson hit a solo shot in the fourth as part of AC’s four-run inning. In the circle, Stephenson picked up the complete-game win after allowing just one earned run while striking out three Lady Rangers.
Megan Smith collected two RBI, and Dunn, Page and Kassidy St. Clair drove in a run each.
The Lady Roadrunners (5-9) travel to Mount Pleasant this Wednesday to face Northeast Texas Community College in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. On Saturday, AC’s ladies return home for a twin bill against Tyler Junior College. Game 1’s first pitch is set for 1 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex.
AC Women’s Soccer Hosting ID Camp
The Lady Roadrunner soccer program has been among the nation’s best for the past several years, and they’re looking for more Lady ‘Runners to join the fun.
AC Women’s Soccer will host an “ID Camp” for prospective players on Saturday, April 11 at the soccer complex inside the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
The camp will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is geared toward players looking to play at the collegiate level. Cost of the camp is $30 if players register before March 15; after March 15, the cost is $50 per player.
As always in East Texas, the potential exists for schedule changes because of inclement weather. We try to put out the word as soon as we get it, but the quickest way to confirm game days and times is to visit the AC Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view the most updated schedules. We’ll also send out word on social media (AC Athletics Facebook and Instagram, etc.), but the on-line schedule will always serve up the most recent updates.
Live Streaming Reminder:
All AC Athletics regular-season home games are live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)
Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link.
TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)
Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.
Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Upcoming schedules:
Wednesday, Feb. 18:
Roadrunner Baseball vs. Dallas College-Mountain View, single nine-inning game starting at 2 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus
Lady Roadrunner Softball at Northeast Texas Community College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. in Mount Pleasant, TX
Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Paris Junior College, 5:30 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium
Roadrunner Basketball at Tyler Junior College, 7 p.m. in Tyler, TX
Saturday, Feb. 21:
Lady Roadrunner Softball vs. Tyler Junior College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sport Complex on the AC campus
Roadrunner Baseball vs. Tyler Junior College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus
Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Trinity Valley Community College, 2 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium on the AC campus
Roadrunner Basketball vs. Bossier Parish Community College, 4 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium on the AC campus
For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.
“The Holy Spirit helps me on being grateful. My mom gave me something I don’t like, but I still liked it,” says Siroc, 7.
That’s one of the best definitions of spiritual maturity I’ve ever heard: being thankful even when dinner looks suspicious. If you’ve ever smiled through a mouthful of overcooked Brussels sprouts or a surprise casserole, you know exactly what Siroc means.
In John 16:13, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of truth and says, “He will guide you into all truth.” The Holy Spirit doesn’t just help you be grateful; he helps you understand what Jesus meant, what God wants, and how to live it out.
“The Holy Spirit guides us, protects us and tells us what to do,” says Jake, 8.
Jake sums up the job description of the Holy Spirit in one sentence. If the Spirit had a business card, it might say: “Guide. Protector. Divine GPS.” Jesus said the Spirit would speak only what he hears from the Father and tell us what is to come (John 16:13).
“He gives you courage when you’re scared,” says Ava, 9. “When I was nervous to sing at church, I asked the Holy Spirit to help me. I wasn’t afraid anymore.”
That’s exactly what Jesus promised. The Holy Spirit isn’t just a comforter in theory; he’s a real help in real life. He’s like a flashlight that never runs out of batteries, and he always points to Jesus.
“The Holy Spirit helps you remember what Jesus said,” says Caleb, 11. “Like when I almost lied, I remembered Jesus said to tell the truth.”
That’s one of the Spirit’s best gifts: reminding us of Jesus’ words right when we need them. Sometimes it’s a whisper in your heart; other times, a gentle nudge.
“The Holy Spirit shows you when you’re doing something wrong,” says Gracie, 10. “I felt bad about being mean to my brother. I think that was him.”
The Spirit doesn’t scold. He corrects to bring us back to God. Jesus said the Spirit would especially convict the world of sin of unbelief in Jesus, which is the only sin that can keep anyone from entering God’s glorious kingdom (John 16:8–9).
Think of the Holy Spirit like a GPS that lovingly reroutes you to Jesus when you’ve taken a wrong turn. And unlike your uncle’s GPS, He never says, “Recalculating” in an annoyed voice.
“The Holy Spirit helps me pray when I don’t know what to say,” says Micah, 8.
Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps us in our weakness, even praying for us when we don’t have the words. When you feel stuck in prayer, you’re not praying alone. In this verse, the Bible says the Holy Spirit “makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” “Groanings” is a good description. Remember, he has to live with us.
“He always tells the truth and helps us understand the Bible,” says Lila, 10. “And he never brags about himself. He talks about Jesus.”
Jesus said, “He will glorify me” (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit’s favorite subject is Jesus, and he helps us know and love him more every day.
Think about this: The Holy Spirit is your built-in helper. He’s your personal tutor to teach you more about Jesus.
Memorize this truth: “However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13).
Ask this question: Is there something the Spirit is helping me understand or be thankful for today?
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