Help God, Help You

1 Corinthians 2:6-16
God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.


When I teach my children something for the first time, I utilize a number of methods to help them understand. I can explain or demonstrate a skill, but often they learn best when I physically show them how something is done. I get down on their level and move their body to mimic the behavior. They learn everything more quickly, whether it is how to hug a sister gently, hold a pencil, wash a dish or pump their legs on a swing. They often don’t understand until they ‘feel’ how it is supposed to be done.

John 14:26 says, “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you.” God is in our midst helping us learn spiritual truths. He takes a hands-on approach to our learning. By allowing the Holy Spirit to control our lives, He can move within our spirit to mimic Christ’s behavior. He teaches us how to move before we feel how to we are supposed to live.

Acts 1:8 says “When the Holy Spirit comes upon you; you will be filled with power.” The key word in this verse is ‘when.’ God promises that He has already given us help in the person of the Holy Spirit. We already have the power we need. If we believe in Christ and allow the Holy Spirit’s power to live in us, He is faithful to show us how to live.