12“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” 13“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. John 16:12-13

 Wow! Can you imagine the knowledge Jesus shared as He spoke to His disciples? He had so much to share with them in His brief time on earth, yet He still couldn’t fill the day with all His wisdom. Since Jesus departure to Heaven, many question if He still speaks to people today. Verse 13 sheds light on that very question.

 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26

 The Holy Spirit is gifted to each person who receives Jesus Christ into their life.  He speaks on behalf of God, providing the same wisdom and encouragement as Jesus Christ did while on earth. Can you hear His voice? I once attended a bible study and a lady spoke up and said she would sit on her back porch, waiting to hear from God, yet she heard nothing. Maybe you’ve encountered the same.

 Friend, I can assure you God has a lot to say and He wants to provide you all the wisdom and encouragement needed to navigate this life. If you have trouble hearing from God, check your faith, do you truly believe in Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross? Have you received Him as your Lord and Savior? Are you living in purposeful sin? Jesus died for our sins, but when you put your lust for sinful behavior before obedience, God will remain silent until you come to repentance. Finally, ask God to speak to you. Listen within your heart and mind to His prompting, read the bible….He will lead you to scripture that helps answer life’s questions.

 Jesus has a lot to say and He is ready to share with you. Make sure you are prepared to listen. Once you do, you’ll discover a world of knowledge that will bless your life and bring you into oneness with God. Blessings!