What Jesus Did! 'Why We Trust Their Message' — John 15:26-27

Friday, October 12, 2018

"I will send you the Helper from the Father. The Helper is the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father. When he comes, he will tell about me. And you will tell people about me too, because you have been with me from the beginning."
— John 15:26-27 NLT
Illustration of John 15:26-27 NLT — "I will send you the Helper from the Father."

Key Thought

The apostles of Jesus are trustworthy witnesses to the will of Jesus for several reasons. Jesus mentions two crucial reasons here. First, Jesus sent them the Holy Spirit to insure their truth as well as give them heavenly insight. Second, they had been with Jesus from the beginning, knowing his word and observing his life. Jesus made sure that others would be left to start his church and teach his truth by selecting apostles and then sending them the Spirit to continue his work and teaching through them. So let's listen to them as they reveal to us Jesus!

Today's Prayer

Holy and righteous Father, thank you for leaving reliable and inspired witnesses to Jesus' life. I thank you for their stories of Jesus and their desire to bless future generations of your people. Make me more passionate to know your will revealed through their accounts of the life and teaching of Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Acts 2:41-47
  • Matthew 28:18-20
  • Ephesians 2:19-20

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did is a one-year devotional guide through the gospels, using one short passage each day and following the Gospel in consecutive order. Each devotional consists of a passage, reflection and a prayer which opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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