One of Jesus’ last promises was to send
the Holy Spirit to be with us. “Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy
Spirit who will help you and always be with you.” (John 14:16, CEV) This is the
highest form of personal relationship now possible for sinful humans. Just imagine
it, God Himself lives with us!
This new relationship brings new
thoughts into our minds. The things that God cares about, the people He loves,
are now important to us, too. The Holy Spirit guides thoughts and decisions.
Have you ever had another person suddenly pop into your mind? Some people pause
briefly and pray for that person when that happens. Many have later found that
at that very moment, that person needed God’s help. The Holy Spirit had
impressed them to pray. In listening to the Holy Spirit’s prompting, those who
pray join with God in bringing good things into another’s life. Creating God’s good
through prayer, helping others to come closer to God, is evangelism at its
best.
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