The Holy Spirit, whom Jesus refers to as “the Helper”, is also “the Spirit of truth”. But those are really the same thing. The greatest help we need is knowing the truth. We are so mired in the muck and the mess of this life that we can’t see clearly. Our minds are clouded with sin. We don’t know who around us to believe. It’s no wonder we are so filled with angst and unrest. But Christ sends the Holy Spirit to help you by cutting through all the noise and confusion and speaking the eternal truth. He shows you what is truly good and what is truly love. He shows you what is evil. He unmasks the false gods that seek to deceive you and gain your trust. The Holy Spirit through the Scriptures points you to Jesus, the only true God who has revealed the heart of the Father and born the sins of the world. He alone is truth and righteousness. Outside of Jesus there is no life or truth. There is only sin and death. God grant that by His Holy Spirit, we would be strengthened in the truth so that we may not be deceived and led back into sin and unbelief and eternal judgment. I look forward to seeing you this coming Lord’s Day.
Pastor Ulmer