08/17/2025
Devotionals for Daily Living
Our Advocate
We should be so thankful that we have the Holy Spirit in our lives as our advocate. John 14:26 says, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
What a securing thought to think that the Holy Spirit will teach us all things. He will remind us of everything that is important for us. It means that the Holy Spirit will speak to us as that still soft voice inside of us sharing what is God’s will for us. It is so important that we listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying deep within us.
But what happens when we grieve the Holy Spirit? Paul writes about it in Ephesians 4:29-31, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
If we grieve the Holy Spirit it is more difficult to hear Him, because what we hear instead of the Holy Spirit are angry or sinful thoughts that become very counterproductive. These sinful thoughts can cause us to miss out on what the Holy Spirit may be saying to us.
It becomes very important then to make sure if there is any anger or sin in our life that we confess it. Next it is very important to ask the Holy Spirit to fill us afresh and anew again.
Action Point
Can you hear that still soft voice inside? If not, you may have grieved the Holy Spirit. It will be very important to turn back to Him and confess any sin that keeps you from a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit.
(Tom Russell)