Gospel Reflections #228: The Holy Spirit is a gift, not a reward

John 14:16 "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to be with you forever. The Father will send another Advocate to be with you forever."

Jesus is the one who asks Heavenly Father for us.

The Holy Spirit is not a reward for our hard work. The Holy Spirit was not given to us because we are great, because we are good, because we have done great things, but because we are weak, easily lost, fallen, and ugly.

Jesus cared for us, and Jesus asked the Father to have the Holy Spirit by our side.

Jesus did not leave us alone when he returned to heaven. He did not tell us to work hard on our own. We are always in God's protection and guidance. We may not realize it, but God is always with us.

We can believe it not because we experience it, but because we believe it in our hearts.

The Holy Spirit is always with us. He is also in our hearts if we ask for Him. We do not have to try hard; we only have to receive it.

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This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, a devoted student of the Bible who passionately embraces the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on the Gospels as a way to reach out to others and spread the message of Jesus. We're sharing her message here so that you too can experience the joy that comes from the Gospel that has filled her heart.