Companion & Guide

Lisa Marino has a personal fitness coach who gives her daily advice and encouragement. But she’s never seen him. As a participant in a programme called “Life Practice”, Lisa begins each day by sending a report of her diet, exercise, sleep and stress to a website. Later, she receives an email response from her coach. She says that the daily reporting helps keep her honest and focused on her fitness goals.

As Christians, we know the brilliant yet mind-boggling experience of having the Holy Spirit as our companion and guide even though we can’t see Him.

Jesus promised His disciples that when He left this earth He would send Someone else to be with them. “Unless I go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you” (John 16:7).

The word translated “Helper” or “Counsellor” means “called to one’s side or aid”. Bible teacher W. E. Vine says that it signifies Someone who can be to us what Christ was to His disciples.

Though He’s invisible to our eyes, the Holy Spirit is with us every day, just as Jesus walked with His disciples on earth. He keeps us honest, focused and encouraged so that we too can live for Christ.

—David McCasland

The Spirit gives us power to live A life that’s pleasing to the Lord; He also guides us and provides Direction in God’s holy Word. —Sper

The Father gave us the Spirit to make us like His Son.