OzThoughts Friday 9^th May 2008

As I read John Chapter 16 I feel like I am getting a little confused. Maybe it is because I am tired. However confused I am, I am sure the Disciples were even more confused.

Here is their Master, their Rabbi and their friend saying things about seeing him no more and being sad but then glad and the world being glad then sad. They ask among themselves “What does this mean?” Jesus knew of their confusion and tells them the Holy Spirit will guide them into the truth of understanding.

PRAYER:

Father God, thank you for Jesus and all he teaches us in his words and in his actions. Thank you too for your Holy Spirit that Jesus promised to the Disciples but who is active today revealing your truth to us. Amen.

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me;

I myself would gracious be,

And with words that help and heal

Would thy life in mine reveal;

And with actions bold and meek

Would for Christ, my Saviour, speak.

Truthful Spirit, dwell with me;

I myself would truthful be,

And with wisdom kind and clear

Let thy life in mine appear;

And with actions brotherly

Speak my Lord's sincerity.

Tender Spirit, dwell with me;

I myself would tender be;

Tender in my love for men,

Wooing them to God again;

With compassion pure and sweet

Lead the lost to Jesus' feet.

Mighty Spirit, dwell with me;

I myself would mighty be,

Mighty so as to prevail

Where unaided man must fail;

Ever by a mighty hope

Pressing on and bearing up.

Holy Spirit, dwell with me;

I myself would holy be,

Separate from sin, I would

Choose and cherish all things good;

And whatever I can be

Give to him who gave me thee.

            Author: Thomas Toke Lynch (1818-71)

The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 212

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