Good morning, saints—and sinners too. Some of us hesitate to identify as either. Yet, in Christ, we are both: sinners saved by grace and saints made righteous through Jesus. That’s the paradox and the beauty of the Christian walk—being broken, yet made whole in Him.
My name is Slavic. I’m a pastor and also a theology teacher in Seattle. Today, I want to speak with you about the Holy Spirit—not merely as a theological concept but as a Person, our Helper, our Comforter, and our ever-present Friend.
Let’s begin with the words of Jesus from John 14:15–17:
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever—even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”
That’s the promise Jesus gave to all of us: we are not left to walk this life alone. We have the Holy Spirit—our divine Helper.
When the Called Start to Question
Have you ever found yourself questioning your calling, your faith, or even God’s promises? You’re not alone. Even John the Baptist, the very one who prepared the way for Jesus, had a moment of doubt.
Matthew 11 tells us that while in prison, John sent his disciples to Jesus to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” This is the same John who boldly proclaimed, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” He baptized Jesus. He saw the Spirit descend like a dove. Yet in the darkness of confinement, even he questioned.
And how did Jesus respond? Not with rebuke—but with compassion.
“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.” (Matt. 11:4–5)
Jesus reminds John of His mission—not to overthrow Rome, but to heal, restore, and bring life.
Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says something stunning:
“Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist.” (Matt. 11:11)
Even in John’s doubt, Jesus honored his calling.
Faith That Engages the Whole Person
In our churches, people often lean heavily into one aspect of their being. Some worship God with their minds—engaging in theological debates but rarely allowing truth to reach their hearts. Others are all heart—deeply moved in worship but lacking a rooted understanding. Still others serve with strength—faithfully setting up chairs or running sound—but struggle to connect emotionally or intellectually.
But Jesus calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). That’s a holistic call. And it’s a call we cannot answer without the Holy Spirit.
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” He is not a force, a vibe, or divine electricity. He is a Person—the third Person of the Trinity. He is fully God and actively present in the life of every believer.
In Genesis, we see God forming man from the dust and breathing into him the breath of life. That divine breath—God’s Spirit—made man a living being. But when Adam sinned, something died. Not his body—that would come later—but his spirit. That connection with God was severed.
Ever since, humanity has suffered from spiritual death. And like a slow-growing disease, that death spreads—into our bodies, our souls, our desires, our relationships. But through Jesus, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, life begins again.
Regeneration and Renewal
Titus 3:5 says:
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.”
Regeneration is not just a fresh coat of paint—it’s new life in dead places. Like a lizard growing a new tail, God—through His Spirit—restores what was lost, stolen, or destroyed.
The Holy Spirit renews our minds (Romans 12:2), transforms our hearts (Galatians 5:22), empowers our wills (Philippians 2:13), and even restores our memories—healing past traumas and reshaping our affections.
A Boardroom in the Soul
Imagine your soul as a boardroom with different characters: the heart (affections), the mind (thoughts), the will (decisions), the memory (past experiences), and the conscience (moral compass). Now imagine the chaos when each one wants to be in charge. What you need is a CEO—the Holy Spirit—to bring unity, healing, and direction.
Romans 8:6 tells us, “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Let the Holy Spirit govern your boardroom.
The Spirit Who Heals and Transforms
Whether you battle addiction, loss, injustice, depression, or relational strife—know this: the Holy Spirit is not intimidated by your brokenness. He is the Spirit of resurrection. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. And He will bring life to your mortal body, to your fractured soul, and to your weary heart.
He doesn’t just patch things up. He transforms. He regenerates. He restores.
Final Thoughts
We are constantly fighting on three fronts—our flesh, the world, and the devil. No wonder we feel exhausted. You were never meant to do this alone.
That’s why Jesus said, “It is better for you that I go away.” Why? Because then, the Holy Spirit would come—not to walk beside us, but to live within us.
So today, I invite you to pray. Think of the broken, dead, or painful areas in your life. Invite the Holy Spirit into those places. Let Him regenerate, renew, and restore.
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