ROMANS 8
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. – Romans 8:26-30
ROMANS 8 THE SPIRIT HELPS US IN WEAKNESS
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
There is no fear for all those who are in Christ Jesus
They need not worry about their trials and weaknesses
The Spirit helps believers in their difficulties and troubles
He guides them when they don’t know what to pray for
For all those who love God, all things work together for good
They are led to righteousness and to give all the glory to God.
Paul continues to lay down all the benefits of believing in Christ in this letter. He assures all believers of what the Spirit can do when they don’t know what to do. How do we know what to do when we cannot see the Spirit? We are given the word of God. In 2 Timothy 3:16, it says that “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” That is how the Holy Spirit guides us. He even inspired all the writers of the books of the bible to write them so that we have the truth and be guided by it.
There is no reason for any believer to stay fearful and doubtful because the Spirit of the Lord lives in every heart of every believer. He is our helper so that everything in our lives will work together for good. It may not remove all our troubles and challenges, but the Holy Spirit will always be present to counsel us and protect us from falling away.
REFLECTION
- Share some ways that the Holy Spirit guided or counseled you in your life.
