The Spirit of God is our Helper

The opening questions posed for a group Bible study this week were -  What is your favorite holiday movie?  Which character stands out most to you?  Why?  

These might be fun questions to discuss with your families as you gather around rooms and tables this Christmas.  I pose the same questions to you as you reflect on the text this week. 

Many favorite holiday movies have some magical character or angelic persona that must arrive and intervene for a miracle to happen.  Why do you think we as humans resonate with that so much?  Why will we watch these movies again and again?  I think there might be something in these stories that renews our hope of an outside help on the way even when it looks like the world is crumbling around us. 

Our text this week reminds us of an ongoing phenomenon greater than any holiday movie.  The actual reality of our lives as Christians is that we have a supernatural Helper that leads us to hope in Christ Jesus amidst the broken dreams and empty promises of this world.  Through the power of God’s Spirit, Christian life is restored to reveal the glory of God’s Son as Christian life is shaped by His image to reflect Christ Jesus to our world. 

May the Helper continually announce and affirm to us the good news of great joy that God is with us and in us!

May we delight in the wonder of the Son of God and point others to His amazing truth and grace! 

May the peace of God rule in our hearts right now and forevermore as we know our Heavenly Father is for us! 

Merry Christmas to all!

Grateful and hopeful in Christ, 

Jon