John 16:13 states: "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."
The great 19th century British preacher, Charles Spurgeon, made a wonderful analogy about the Holy Spirit’s role in leading us into God’s truth:
"Truth may be compared to a cave or grotto, with wondrous stalactites reaching from the roof, and others reaching from the floor, a cavern glittering with spar and abounding in marvels. Before entering the cavern you enquire for a guide, who comes with his lighted torch. He conducts you down to a considerable depth, and you find yourself in the midst of the cave. He leads you through different chambers. Here he points you to a little stream rushing from amid the rocks and indicates its rise and progress. There he points to some peculiar rock and tells you its name, then takes you into a large natural hall, tells you how many persons once feasted in it, and so on.
"Truth is a grand series of caverns, it is our glory to have so great and wise a conductor as the Holy Spirit. Imagine that we are coming to the darkness of it. He is a light shining in the midst of us to guide us. And by the light he shows us wonderful things. He teaches us by suggestion, direction, and illumination.”
Holy Spirit, I am open to the truths you are ready to reveal. First, give me a deep appreciation for the honour it is to be a human being made in the image of God. As I open my heart, let me learn the truths of God in ever-increasing measure. Let the elementary teachings become a strong foundation for deeper things. Let me spend the rest of my earthly journey growing in spiritual insight, wisdom, and understanding. Each day, I will wait with great anticipation for the truths you will reveal, and with each learning, I will return praise to you in worship. Amen
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