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 THE COMFORTER

The Holy Spirit is called "the Comforter" by Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is infinitely more than one Who sits by us patting our hand saying, "There, there."

Comfort is a compound word coming from Latin. "Com" means with and "fortis" means power. Thus, THE Comforter in One Who has come with Power, infinite power able to do far above and beyond what we could ever ask or imagine as He works IN us. The Holy Spirit lives out the very Life of Jesus Christ in each and every one of Jesus' followers, those who have believed Him and have received His gift of eternal life.

What EVER your concern, need, sorrow, confusion, pain or struggle, as follower of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit lives in you to transform your life. He lives in you to provide wisdom, guidance, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, love, joy, peace, self-control and the very power of Resurrection. The Holy Spirit practically applies to us and in us the salvation that God has given to us a His gift of grace.

Believe what Jesus has told us. The Father has sent the Comforter to us in Jesus Name. We are not alone. We are not desolate orphans. The Holy Spirit has given us the identity, status and rights as heirs of God, joint heirs with Jesus Christ. You are not alone, hopeless or powerless to live out the life God has given to you...right where you are.




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