DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  JOHN 16:8-11

(8)  And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
(9)  Of sin, because they believe not on me.
(10) Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more.
(11) Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

HE IS HERE ALREADY!

Brethren, in this chapter, Jesus explained to his disciples, the truth of matters, and reasons why it is necessary for him to depart from this world after his mission is done; he said, "it is expedient for you that I go away, for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you." (John 16:7);  this is a promise of Jesus Christ that was fulfilled by our Father on the day of Pentecost, (Acts 2); Jesus taught his disciples that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth, which they that believe on him, will receive from our Father; for, while Jesus was with them, the Holy Spirit was not yet given; Jesus himself was not glorified, until he completed his assignment, took upon him the iniquities of humanity by his sufferings, dead on the cross, rose again from the dead, ascended into heaven;  however, who is this Comforter?  the Comforter is the Holy Spirit of truth, given by our Father on the day of Pentecost, after Jesus ascended into heaven; for it is written, "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." (John 14:17);  therefore, if the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we cannot be liars, for he guides our ways in righteousness, into life everlasting.

Case in point,  Jesus explained the mission of the Holy Spirit saying;  (i)  And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin;  therefore, though Jesus died on the cross to pay for all our iniquities, it is human nature to continue in sin; for it is written in the scriptures Romans 3:10; "There is none righteous, no, not one.";  however, the Holy Spirit, does not neglect our trespasses because Jesus already paid the price for our iniquities on the cross, No!;  he still criticizes and corrects us gentle when we transgress; therefore, if the Holy Spirit is grieved whenever we trespass, then, let us not rule out our sins against our Father, but acknowledge that we have done wrong, show remorse and continue in the grace of forgiveness provided through the sufferings, dead and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior forevermore;  (ii)  and of righteousness, the Holy Spirit, (Spirit of truth) was given to lead us aright and in moral ways; he does not condone ungodly behaviors, he is there to make sure that we stay on rightful paths, he moans and cries out when we grieve him, so we correct ourselves; on the contrary, he applause our good behaviors, and assures his approvals; the Holy Spirit is a force, also referred to, as the third person of the Trinity; his mission in believers lives is not to condemn but to guide souls into godliness and life everlasting;  (iii)  and of judgment; the Holy Spirit is a spirit of discernment, wisdom, intelligence, prudent and of peace;  he resides in our innermost spirits to inspire believers to make rightful choices in life, transforms believers from who we are, to who they  ought to be in the righteousness of our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; he has the ability to judge, especially matters concerning ungodliness, with his rightful perspectives and discretion; therefore, the Holy Spirit is for us not against us; let us not ignore his teachings, warnings, and applause but rather pay more attention to his righteousness,

Brethren, Jesus said, (i)  the Comforter will reprove humanity of sin, because they believe not on him; therefore, it is sinful not to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior;  those of us who already received and believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior;  let us pray on behalf of the unbelievers to have change of hearts, believe in Jesus Christ before it is too late;  (ii)  of righteousness;  because when Jesus goes away to our Father, he will not be available to minister his ways of righteousness any longer, but when the Holy Spirit comes, which our Father will give, he will continue to reprove the world of  his righteousness; therefore, if we walk in ungodliness, it is the duty of the Holy Spirit to lead us into the righteousness of our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; also, the Holy Spirit is our Comforter, Teacher and Companion until the end of our days on earth;  he came to help believers with the work of our Father, transform lives into salvation and life everlasting; he is a force, (dynamos) and the third person of the Trinity; Jesus referred to him in verse eight of the above text, as "he", meaning the Holy Spirit is the third person of our Father, and not just a force, dynamos by itself;  (iii)  of judgment, because regardless of what the enemy does to humanity on this earth, he has failed already, he blindfolded unbelievers harden their hearts not to believe in Jesus Christ, so they continue to walk in ungodliness in darkness of this world, and believe not the gospel of Jesus Christ, to bring them out of darkness into his marvelous lights of salvation and life everlasting; the enemy just like the unbelievers, they are running out of time to fool around; the day of  judgment is near, when the prince of this world (Satan) will be disgraced forevermore; he was disgraced when Jesus surrendered himself to die on the cross for our iniquities, but after his dead, he rose again from the dead, and that was a surprise to the enemy; he thought Jesus dying was the end of him and his ministry; but the ways of our Father is mysterious, Jesus resurrected back to life, the enemy was put to shame, the ministry is growing everyday, and will continue to grow until the day of judgment; for Jesus said, "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his works shall be...I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. (Revelation 22:12-13).

CONCLUSION:

Dearly beloved, in today's lesson, Jesus explains the mission of the Holy Spirit to his disciples; as disciples of twenty-first century; let us acknowledge the Holy Spirits presence within our innermost spirits, allow him to teach us all things, comfort us in our sorrows and moments of despairs, talk to him about all our troubles, and allow him to manifest his powers through our lives; by the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forever and evermore.  Amen and Amen!

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

(KJV.)  John 16:7  Nevertheless I tell you the truth;  It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you..