CHRISTIANITY TODAY
Daily Devotional Companion
JESUS CLOSE FRIEND WHILE ON EARTH.

John 16:7-11 (KJV)...... .Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

7. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

8. of sin, because they believe not on me;

10. of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11. of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Someone once asked: who was Jesus's close friend while on earth? And people began to give answers based on what they felt or read from the scripture, like some said John the Apostle, others said Peter, and another said Lazarus because he was always going there, but I disagree.

As good as those answers sound, and you could even score a mark if it was in your exam, but I believe that as you study the book of John and see how much the Lord committed to talking to his disciples about THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, then you will know that he has a deep connection with him. The Holy Spirit was the Lord Jesus's close friend while on earth because it was by his inspiration he taught and by his power and might he healed the sick, cast out devils and raised the dead.

Anyone who has the capacity to supply you all these should be very close to you. What about you?

Prayer:
Sweet Holy Spirit, I admire your ministry in my life, but i pray that you make yourself more real to me daily. Amen.

Bible Reference: John 16:5-15(AMP), John 14: 16-26 (AMP).

Wisdom Capsule:
Proverbs 13:11 (MSG)..... Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off.