The Holy Spirit Book Study: Better Than the Very Best Friend
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
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Excerpt from Chapter 3
Better
Than the Very Best Friend
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“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your
advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not
come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7 NKJV
The Holy Spirit is even better than the very best friend, because He is
the HOLY Spirit—all of His characteristics are expressed in the
purest of ways and for the highest purpose.
HE IS KIND—The Holy Spirit is gentle like a dove. (Matthew 3:16)
HE IS LOYAL—The Holy Spirit always directs us into God’s will and
plan for our lives. (Acts 13:2)
HE IS TRUTHFUL—The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. (John 16:13)
HE IS HONEST—The Holy Spirit bears witness to everything that is
good and right. (Hebrews 10:15)
HE IS DEPENDABLE—The Holy Spirit is always with us and is there
for us. (John 14:17)
HE IS PATIENT—The Holy Spirit waits for His fruit to grow and
mature in our lives. (Galatians 5:22-23)
HE IS ENCOURAGING—The Holy Spirit is the One who edifies, builds
up, and gives us wise counsel. (Isaiah 11:2)
HE IS HELPFUL—The Holy Spirit is the perfect Helper who comes
alongside us to reassure is in every possible way. (John 14:26)
HE IS COMFORTING—The Holy Spirit is the tender Comforter. He knows
our sorrows and sees our tears. (Acts 9:31)
HE IS LOVING—The Holy Spirit is the One who fills our hearts with
the love of God. (Romans 5:5)
Just as we can be assured that the Holy Spirit will always express the
characteristics mentioned above, we can also be assured that the Holy
Spirit will never express cruelty, unfaithfulness, deception,
unreliability, impatience, discouragement, unhelpfulness, indifference,
or hatefulness.
© 2017, 2023 Roy Lessin, The Holy Spirit Book. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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APPLICATION: How can you allow the Holy Spirit to work His fruit in
you and make your relationships with others more meaningful?
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