Nickerson March 10th, 2022
(Acts 9:31)…..”Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.”
The “Holy Spirit” is truly the One brings comfort to the believer – because that is His ministry. He is the “Parakletos, Comforter, Helper (John 14:16-18) (John 16:7-8). The phrase “comfort of the Holy Spirit” should naturally remind us of Jesus’ promise regarding the Spirits coming to teach them all things, reminding them what He said (John 14:26) (John 15:26-27). To guide them into all the truth (John 16:12-13). The Spirit is promised to every person who believes the gospel of Jesus Christ and repents (John 7:37-39) (Acts 2:38-39) (Acts 5:32) (Galatians 4:6) (Ephesians 1:13-14).
The Spirit has a significant role in the lives of all Christians as the source of great comfort to all, filling our hearts with love, hope, and other fruits of the Spirit (Romans 5:5) (Romans 15:13) (Galatians 5:22-23). The early church certainly enjoyed walking in the comfort of the Spirit as He guided them through the early years. They seemed to have direct guidance from the Holy Spirit in their lives (Acts 8:29) (Acts 10:19) (Acts 13:1-4) (Acts 20:23) (1 Timothy 4:1) We enjoy the comforting presence of the Spirit today through the Word of God, which is the sword of the Spirit, an instrument used by the Spirit (Ephesians 6:12). A source of great comfort and patience, creating hope in us (Romans 15:4). We have the benefit of God’s Word completely revealed and confirmed. The Scriptures being all-sufficient to instruct and guide us (2 Timothy 3:16-17). They provide all we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). It is this word that the Spirit uses to lead us into all truth (John 16:13-15). We enjoy the comforting presence of the Spirit today through His indwelling. For our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit Who is in us (1 Corinthians 6:19). The Spirit serves as God’s instrumental agent to strengthen (bless) us (Ephesians 3:14-21). Because of His indwelling, He is the one that empowers us to live for Christ (Romans 8:12-13).