TO THE BIBLE - John 14:16
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”

LET’S TALK
We often say that the Holy Spirit is God’s greatest gift to the Church, but did you know that, in truth, the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all humanity, including young people like you? God said in Joel 2:28-29, “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants. I will pour out My Spirit in those days."

The Apostle Peter re-echoed the same prophecy in Acts 2:16-18 after it had come to pass. Further in the 38th and 39th verses, he said, “…receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.” Did you notice that? The gift of the Holy Spirit is for all, and He’s been poured out upon ALL flesh, no matter your age, background, or school level.

If you haven’t received Him, you should do so right away. First, be sure that you’ve confessed Jesus as Lord of your life. If you’re yet to do so, turn to the Prayer of Salvation on page 74 of this devotional and pray the prayer, meaning it with all your heart. Then, simply declare, “I receive the Holy Spirit, and He lives in me from this day forward,” and believe it with confidence.

The Holy Spirit is not a wind, a force, or a feeling; He’s the very personality of the God-head at work in us. When Jesus ascended to Heaven, He sent us the Holy Spirit to live in us, to guide, strengthen, and empower us for the divine life, including your life at school, at home, and with your friends. He’s the One who makes Christianity real. Without Him, the Gospel would be mere words, but with Him, it’s a living reality.

Appreciate and treasure His Person and ministry in your life above all else. Fellowship with Him in prayer, worship, and meditation on the Word, even if it’s just a few minutes daily, and His wisdom will guide you, His power will sustain you, and His glory will fill your life and be evident in all that you do.

Go Deeper
Luke 11:13; Acts 2:38-39 NKJV

Pray
Dear Father, thank you for the precious gift and blessing of the Holy Spirit, my teacher and my guide, who helps me in my schoolwork, choices, and everyday life, the One who unveils to me the realities of the Kingdom and guides me in the path of glory and righteousness. I walk in wisdom, power and victory; I am confident, focused, and bold because of the Holy Spirit in me, and I’m strengthened and continually refreshed by the Holy Spirit in my life, in Jesus’ Name.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE-YEAR PLAN
John 18:1-27, 1 Chronicles 11-13

TWO-YEAR PLAN
Mark 14:53-65, Deuteronomy 1

Act
Today, consciously invite the Holy Spirit into everything you do. Acknowledge His presence in your life and watch Him transform your day!