Led by His Spiritনমুনা

Having Jesus with them should have been a great source of comfort and peace to the disciples. They had the Son of God with all His power in their presence. Yet often despite Him being with them in person, they still worried, doubted, and were gripped with fear. Once, as they crossed the Sea of Galilee, a sudden storm threatened to sink the boat. In terror, the disciples ran to Jesus. “And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?” (Mark 4:38). After He calmed the storm, Jesus rebuked their lack of faith. His presence should have given them strength to face any storm.

When Jesus was on Earth He could only be in one place at a time. When He sent the disciples on preaching trips, He was no longer with them. Now, however, because each believer has been given the Holy Spirit, we always have God’s presence no matter where we are. We never need to fear that we are abandoned or forsaken. Although having Him with us does not guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen, it does give us hope and the promise that we are not alone. We can face whatever trials come, secure in the knowledge of His divine presence and comfort. Rejoice today in the presence of God the Holy Spirit in your life, and live in His power and comfort.