January 12, 2011
"Charles Haddon Spurgeon identifies the Holy Spirit as our Teacher, who makes dark things light and unravels mysteries-- in contrast to Satan the deceiver, who runs the poisonous devil's college that leads to everlasting ruin. Spurgeon also identifies the Spirit as our Advocate, who makes intercession for us. Then he explores at length the Spirit' role as Comforter, describing him in the following terms:
A loving Comforter.
A faithful Comforter.
An unwearied Comforter.
A wise Comforter.
A safe Comforter.
Sometimes our life experiences can be crushing or bewildering. Sometimes they're exhilarating and full of triumph. Whatever we experience, the Holy Spirit cares. He is ready to challenge, cleanse, celebrate, instruct, and comfort us. We need only to run to Him in prayer."
Romans 8:5 says, "Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit."
Psalm 9:9 says, "God's a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times."
2 Corinthians 4:16 says, "Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without His unfolding grace."
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