PROCEEDING FROM THE FATHER
“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me (John 15:26).
People today are hungry for what is real. They are tired of forms, programs, and hype. Basically, religion has run its course and has failed miserably. Reality can be found only in the presence of God. Jesus said, “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me” (John 15:26). Jesus addressed our hunger for reality when He taught His followers about the Holy Spirit. He said that when the Holy Spirit comes, He will lead us into all truth. This truth is more than just facts or right information. Right information can be taught by people who have no concept of the presence of God or of the reality of the Holy Spirit.
Greek scholar Dr. Spiros Zodhiates defines the Greek word for truth, aletheia, as “the unveiled reality lying at the basis of and agreeing with an appearance; the manifested or veritable essence of a matter; the reality pertaining to appearance.” This is the kind of truth that Jesus taught about. He was telling us that the Holy Spirit would come and make the Word of God, His presence, Jesus, the Heavenly Father, and all of the things of God, real in our lives. This outpouring of the Holy Spirit brings us from philosophy into reality. Man truly hungers for the glory of God.”
“This reality of God is the hope for the next generation. Formulas, programs, philosophy, and regulations are not enough to change the lives of our children. Only the power of God can solve the complicated problems of our world today. This truth of the reality of God versus symbolic religion, shows up throughout the ministry of Jesus. One example is found in John chapter John 4:23-24.
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
Jesus was speaking to the Samaritan woman about true worship. She was talking about religion and certain practices, and Jesus told her about worshiping in spirit and reality. Most so-called worship comes just from our lips and our heads. But true worship comes passionately from our hearts. This true worship brings us into the reality of the presence of God.
When we are filled with His presence, we begin to see how wonderful Jesus is. The more we are filled with the anointing, the more in love with Jesus we become. He speaks to us about the death and resurrection of Jesus. He talks to us about Jesus being exalted above every name and being glorified on the throne. He speaks to us about the powerful name of Jesus. He also reminds us of the soon return of our Lord. The Spirit of Truth constantly makes Jesus alive and personal in our lives.
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Hallelujah, O how I love your Presence. Most amazing feeling, touch, love you can ever have and feel. Ii hunger for you Lord everyday. Thank you for your Spirit and fresh anoiting daily. Formulas, ha He is ALL that and more. Thank you Holy Spirit.
Well Pastor Frank I fell and broke my ankle this Monday and I was so upset with myself because I did that. You know the first thing that popped in my head, I said O no what about Church. Lol I can’t walk. Well last night I was sitting reading some literature about the Holy Spirit and the LORD Spoke to me and said Kevin you remember your Granny Mary, I said yes, He said what did she do, I said go to Church, He said how, I said someone brought her, He said ok what’s the problem, I said I have a sprain ankle, He said your Granny lost her leg and still made it, to Church with her walker.
Well guess what? I wasn’t coming because of my ankle but that’s no excuse to not go to Church. Just had to share this with you. I will see you at Church this morning on crutches to Worship Our LORD. He is so amazing.;) its amazing how He uses things, people, dogs any old thing to get our attention and talk to us. Thank you Lord, Blessings Pastor Frank, I will be at Church, what a transformation He is doing in me. Love you Pastor.
Amen! Fill us with your presence god! Teach how to worship you from the heart! Pouring our love out to you as Mary did! ! John 12:3! Praise you jesus! Worthy to be praised!
Thank You Lord for the Precious Essence of Your Presence. Your Holy Spirit reveals All in us and through us. As we grow in You, You cause us to be transparent. When we are able to take full inventory of ourselves, we may not really like what we see. Thank You Lord for the Proceeding of Your Holy Spirit and Truth. Thank You Lord for Your Anointing. We need More of You!!! Thank You Lord for Your Forgiveness and Compassion, and Passion to keep us, Amen.
God’s word is alive and still speaking to me!