John 14:15-31

“‘If you love me, obey^[a] my commandments.‘” v. 15

Love – it’s a word today that we throw around carelessly.  It’s really become something that is easy to say, without showing it with our actions.  Jesus hits on this also.  It is easy to say we love God, but do our actions reveal this.  I am not saying that you have to be perfect, I don’t think that is what Jesus is saying here either, but he does mention the word love several times in this passage followed by the word Obey.  When we love someone, we show that love for them with actions.  Jesus showed us how much he loved us by dying on a cross to forgive us of sin.  How am I revealing my love for Him?

When we step out in faith, believing that Gods Word is true and Jesus came to rescue us from sin, that’s the first step toward a loving relationship with God.  We can’t do this on our own, we will fail!!! This is why Jesus is teaching about the Holy Spirit.

In this passage Jesus also promises the Holy Spirit who will be an advocate on our behalf to God.  The Holy Spirit has and important and active role in the salvation and life of all that will be sensitive to God. Here are some truths about The Holy Spirit:

• He will never leave us (14:16)
• The world at large cannot receive Him (14:17)
• He lives with us and in us (14:17)
• He teaches us (14:26)
• He reminds us of Jesus Words (14:26)
• He convinces us of sin, shows God’s righteousness, and announces God’s judgment on evil (16:8)
• He guides us into truth and gives us insight on future events (16:13)
• He brings glory to Christ (16:14)

The Holy Spirit has been active since the beginning, but after Jesus death, burial, and resurrection, the Holy Spirit is here to work in the lives of all people, pointing them to the Father.

Today, will you ask the Holy Spirit to give you what ever you need to love God not just with words, but with obedience?