We studied a couple of chapters in John this week that record some of Christ's words to His disciples as He walks to Gethsemane. One topic that really stood out to me from these passages was the Holy Ghost. We talked about how when we discuss the Holy Ghost we have questions like "will he ever get a body?" or "is he our brother too?" or other things like that. We don't have clear answers on many things, but one thing we do know is that the Holy Ghost is a gift to us. And really, that's the only thing that matters right now. And He is such a great gift because as this scripture tells us:
"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)
So whenever we need the Spirit in more abundance in our life, it is clear that the Holy Ghost will be with us when we are learning about our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, through prayer, through scripture study, through taking the sacrament. The Holy Ghost doesn't draw attention to Himself. His purpose is to bring us closer to the other members of the Godhead.
I love that the name "Comforter" is used to describe the Holy Ghost, because there is truly no greater comfort than knowing of the reality and love of our Father and Jesus Christ. Whenever we feel insignificant, hopeless, in despair, uncertain, we can be lifted up by the Holy Ghost as we remember our Savior and His loving sacrifice for us, and that God wants us so much to return to Him with joy.
There is no replacement for the feelings of the Spirit. There are other temporary sources of happiness or comfort, but the Holy Ghost helps us feel the promises of eternity and He is there to help us along and to remind us of our infinite potential.
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