“But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.” (John 14:26 NLT)
The Holy Spirit is a mystery to many. We can imagine God as Father--a better version of our earthly dads. We can picture Jesus--healer, teacher, savior. But the Holy Spirit seems enigmatic--ungraspable like the wind, animated but invisible, all encompassing yet unexplainable.
The Bible describes the Holy Spirit as an advocate, friend, teacher, counselor, comforter, reminder, giver of gifts, indwelling presence, voice of truth--keeper of all the intangible attributes of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is more often experienced than visualized--a hefty weight that is comforting, not burdensome; a supernatural conscience that influences our human spirit--empowering, clarifying, prompting, electrifying. How do we respond to this inexplicable member of the Trinity? We welcome Him/Her. We make space to be filled. We hand over control.
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