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the Advocate, the Comforter

"Pastor: All of them were flled with the Holy Spirit and equipped to love and serve.

Congregation: Father, help us to love and serve one another

Pastor: Lord thank You for the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who has come to teach us all things and remind us of everything Jesus has said to us. (John 14:26).

Congregation: Thank you, Father, for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor: The promise is for You and for all who call on the name of the Lord,

Congregation: Father, fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Amen."

Our "verses" today are from the liturgy in our church service at Holy Ghost Lutheran in Fredericksburg, Texas. It helps summerize some of the lessons we learned from the verses following Pentecost in the second chapter of the book of Acts. If we follow the example of Acts 2:42-47, God will take care of growing the church Himself.

John 14:26
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."

The Holy Ghost is referred to as an "Comforter," indicating that the Spirit will help the disciples and assist them in understanding and remembering Jesus' teachings. The Holy Ghost's first and foremost work is giving the gift of FAITH to believers. Then, as we continue our faith journey, the Spirit will aid in our education, help us remember the word of God, and enable us to understand and live out God's plan for our lives.
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