Devo John 16:7-15

7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away,
the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8When he
comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness
and judgment: 9in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; 10in regard
to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no
longer; 11and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now
stands condemned. 12”I have much more to say to you, more than you can now
bear. 13But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.
He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell
you what is yet to come. 14He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine
and making it known to you. 15All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why
I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.

Meditation
1. The Holy Spirit has three ministries to the world. In regard to sin: the essence
of sin is unbelief (v9). Our trust in Jesus contrasts the world’s rejection of
Him, this confirms its guilt. In regard to righteousness: the ultimate standard
of righteousness is God Himself, expressed in Jesus, whose claims have
been vindicated by His return to the Father’s side(v 10). Though men see
Jesus no longer, His character is displayed in believers’ Christlike lives. We
continually exhibit the gap that exists between sinners and the Lord. In
regard to judgment: The Cross and Resurrection – the reality of which are
seen in the believer who lives his life in Jesus’ resurrection power (Rm 8:11),
proves unequivocally that Satan is a defeated foe. Thus the world system he
dominates is an empty sham.
2. There is nothing we can do to convict the world we live in. It is our lives,
infused by the Spirit’s power and displaying heaven’s grace, that boldly
proclaim the judgment of our God.
3. Thank the Holy Spirit for His guidance in helping me to live out the Christlike
life daily.

Personal Note:
It is the Holy Spirit that convicts me of my sins and disobedience to God.  It is also the Holy Spirit that convicts anyone of their sins and disobedience to God.  I pray that as I continue to model after Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit will go ahead of me to work in the lives of the people whom I will have contact with.  I pray that my thoughts and actions are completely guided by the Holy Spirit.