Tag Archives: The Comforter

Holy Comforter

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 40:1-2 (MSG) “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven!” The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →

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Holy Counselor

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

John 14:26 (MEV) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. The Counselor — in Greek paraklétos — means helper, comforter, … Continue reading →

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Blessed Comforter

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

John 14:26 (TLB) But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. We mourn, and … Continue reading →

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Blessed Comfort

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Think of the disciples, daily walking and talking with Jesus, and then . . . he was gone. Surely they mourned, as Jesus knew they would. He promised them comfort: John 14:26 (AMP) . . . the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, … Continue reading →

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Comforting the Comfortable?

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

I admit it. I whine. To God. Me: I just want to be comfortable. Dear Jesus, is that too much to ask? Jesus: If I expected you to be comfortable, you wouldn’t need the Comforter. John 14:26 … Continue reading →

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