Help from On High Part 2
Series: The Jesus We Need to Know
Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor
Sunday Morning
Date: 24th August 2025
Passage: John 14:15-24
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In John 14:15-24, Jesus makes a profound promise to send the Holy Spirit as our Helper - a divine companion whose role encompasses being our advocate, comforter, counselor, and strengthener. This Helper is specifically called the Spirit of Truth, a significant designation in a world where deception abounds and competing philosophies vie for our attention. The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus (who is the Truth) to believers, helping them discern which way is truly aligned with Christ's teachings. Jesus makes a clear distinction that the world cannot receive this Spirit because it neither sees nor knows Him. This means that worldly wisdom and philosophies, while potentially containing elements of truth, will ultimately lead astray because they reject the ultimate source of Truth. Christians are called to exercise discernment when encountering ideas about sexuality, politics, success, and entertainment, filtering everything through Scripture with the Spirit's help. Practically, the Holy Spirit provides strength when facing temptation, comfort when standing alone for truth, guidance in difficult decisions, and conviction when believers stray from God's path. Unlike in Old Testament times, believers today have the permanent indwelling of the Spirit who won't leave them. The challenge for Christians is to intentionally access this help through prayer and Scripture rather than relying on worldly wisdom, pausing before major decisions to specifically seek the Spirit's guidance.
