வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,569
Scripture Meditation – No. 1,569
AATHAVAN💚 May
25, 2025 💚
Sunday
"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)
There once was an ignorant man, lacking both worldly and common sense. By chance, he came into possession of some foreign currency. However, not knowing its value, he thought it was just some printed paper and threw it into the fire. In the same way, if we give something valuable to someone who neither understands its worth nor knows how to use it, it would be of no benefit to him; he will not appreciate it. Giving it to such a person is in vain.
Likewise, God does not give the Holy Spirit or His gifts to those who neither have the knowledge of Him nor seek Him.
This is exactly what the Lord Jesus Christ declares in today’s meditation verse: "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him."
God gives the Holy Spirit to those who live a life that pleases Him. The Spirit dwells within them. Thus, those who live a spiritual life will recognize and know the Holy Spirit who abides in them. As the verse continues:
"But ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
Today, even among Christians, in some churches the Holy Spirit is rarely discussed. Some think such teachings are unnecessary. They mention the Holy Spirit only during prayer meetings or special events like building dedications, and even then, only through a token song. Beyond that, they give little value or honour to the Holy Spirit.
If we attempt to use the Holy Spirit merely to fulfil our needs or duties, there would be none more pitiful than us. The Holy Spirit is not someone to be used and discarded. Instead, we must earnestly long to welcome Him into our lives. We must honour Him, yield ourselves to His Word, and live a Spirit-led life.
Jesus said: "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
(John 16:13, KJV) Yes, living according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit is true spiritual living.
Those who are led by the Holy Spirit are indeed God’s children. As Apostle Paul writes: "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." (Romans 8:14, KJV)
Beloved, we must desire the Holy Spirit. The foundation and strength of our Christian life is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. His guidance is essential for our spiritual life to be pleasing to God. Only those with such knowledge and longing are truly spiritual people. God is seeking those who have such desire, and He is eager to give His Spirit to them. When He comes and dwells within us, as Jesus said, "He shall be in you," we will grow in the knowledge of God.
We must not be like the world which "cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him." Let us pray daily that the Holy Spirit fills and guides us. The Scripture solemnly warns us: "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." (Romans 8:9, KJV)
God’s Message – Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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