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Scripture References
  • ...I am the way, the truth, and the life...” (John 14:6 KJV)
  • I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35 NKJV)
  • I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-12 NKJV)
  • I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26 NKJV)
  • It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.” (Revelation 21:6-7 NKJV)
  • The work of the Holy Spirit
  • He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38 NKJV)
  • Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22 NKJV)
  • ...sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14 NKJV)
  • ...your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV)
  • For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God... (Romans 8:8-11 NKJV)
  • Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NKJV)
  • ...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV)
Commentary

Christians find strength and guidance through the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Additionally, the Holy Spirit, as our Comforter, plays a vital role in empowering believers, leading them into a life abundant in Christ.

Jesus Christ as the Source of Life:

Jesus proclaims, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst" (John 6:35). In this statement, Jesus emphasizes that those who seek Him find everlasting satisfaction. He provides sustenance for the soul, offering a spiritual nourishment that surpasses all temporal desires.

Moreover, Jesus assures believers that He came so that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Through His sacrificial act as the Good Shepherd, Jesus lays down His life for His sheep. In doing so, He demonstrates His deep love and commitment to those who follow Him, granting them access to an abundant and purposeful existence.

Furthermore, Jesus boldly declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die" (John 11:25-26). Through His victory over death, Jesus assures believers of eternal life in Him. This promise extends beyond physical death, offering a life that transcends the temporal realm and connects with the eternal.

The Holy Spirit as the Empowering Comforter:

While Jesus is the source of life, the Holy Spirit serves as the empowering Comforter and Guide in the life of believers. Jesus promises that those who believe in Him will have rivers of living water flow from their hearts through the Holy Spirit (John 7:38). This imagery reflects the life-giving presence of the Spirit within believers, empowering them to overflow with the love, grace, and power of God.

The Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers is further highlighted in 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, where it is revealed that God has anointed and sealed believers with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee. The presence of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers not only assures them of their salvation but also establishes them in Christ, equipping them for the spiritual battles they face.

Additionally, the Holy Spirit serves as a guarantee of the inheritance believers have in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14). This seal confirms their position as children of God and provides them with the strength and confidence to face the challenges of spiritual warfare. It reminds believers that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), calling them to glorify God in both their bodies and spirits.

The Holy Spirit not only empowers believers but also testifies to their identity as children of God. Romans 8:8-11 reveals that through the Spirit of adoption, believers can cry out to God, their heavenly Father. The Spirit bears witness with their spirit, confirming their intimate relationship with God and instilling a sense of boldness and confidence in their spiritual battles.

Moreover, the Holy Spirit fills believers with joy, peace, and hope, as expressed in Romans 15:13. This divine empowerment enables believers to abound in hope, even in the face of adversity. The Spirit's power strengthens their faith and gives them the perseverance needed to overcome spiritual challenges.

In tandem, the person and work of Jesus Christ offer believers life, purpose, and victory. He is the source of eternal life, satisfying the deepest longings of the human soul. Additionally, the Holy Spirit serves as the Comforter, empowering believers, and leading them into a victorious life in Christ. The Holy Spirit's presence assures believers of their identity, equips them for battles, and empowers them with love, joy, peace, and hope.

As believers engage in spiritual warfare, they can take comfort in the truth that Jesus Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33). Through faith in Him and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, they can confidently face and overcome the challenges that come their way. Let us rely on Jesus Christ as our Life and the Holy Spirit as our Comforter as we walk victoriously in the spiritual battles we encounter, bearing the fruit of the Spirit and being conformed to the image of Christ. We may be the only Jesus someone will ever see in this life.

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