Jesus Promise-the Holy Spirit Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Jesus has made a whole lot of promises. He has promised to come into the lives of his people. And by faith his people know that Jesus keeps on coming into the lives of believers. Jesus told his friends he had much to tell them. But he also said what he had to say was much more than they could bear to hear in that moment John 16:12. He told them the time would come though when they would be guided into all truth by the Holy Spirit John 16:13.

The Holy Spirit is the plan—Jesus' says he comes to speak not on his own but for Jesus. The Spirit comes not looking for glory but rather to make Jesus shine bright. The Holy Spirit comes again and again into the life of God's people—the very breath of God breathing life into us and showing us the very heart of God. The Spirit making clear to us who Jesus is and who we are as people set free by His cross and resurrection.

There are promises in Jesus Words—promises that we will not ever be alone or forsaken. There are promises that God will not remain silent. There are promises Jesus has made not just once but over and over. And he's kept his promise over and over again coming into the lives of the his followers.

The promises remind us of the peace that we have with God through faith in Jesus Romans 5:1. The promises sustain us in every challenge Romans 5:2-3. And here the great gift of faith takes hold. By faith we know a love that doesn't end—that not even death can end. Romans 5:4-5
Peace and thanks for reading, John