| “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask for him.” |
| —Luke 11:13 |
God has given His children many truly wonderful gifts. Not the least of these spectacular gifts is the gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus.
But, God also realizes that, though He has redeemed us, we continue to live in a sin-scarred world. We are surrounded by all manner of evil. Satan still prowls around looking for whom he might destroy (1 Peter 5:8).
So, God has given us yet another priceless gift: the gift of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Luke quotes the words of Jesus Himself, as found in Luke 11:13:
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask for him.
“A good and perfect gift from God” (James 1:17)—that certainly describes the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, our Guide, our Defender, our Teacher, and our Friend. He is the One who enables our Christian Spiritual Formation and rewards our obedience.
As we launch out into another day, let’s thank God for this wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit. And, let’s tune our spiritual ears to listen for the Holy Spirit’s “voice,” as He directs us on the pathway that He has laid out before us.
Based on a blog originally posted on Thursday, September 20, 2018
