Pastoral Musings

John 16:12-15

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
KJV

To what end was the Holy Spirit sent?

Was He sent to simply make us feel better?

Perhaps He was sent to give us greater self esteem?

Was there a greater purpose in it all?

Yes, there was a greater purpose.

The Holy Spirit was sent to lead us into the truth that Christ would be glorified.

Let us never get distracted from the true leadership of the Spirit.  He will lead us to God’s Word so that we can learn more of Christ and thereby glorify God.