Category: 52

52 “…pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.”

 Exodus 27:20

The lamp with the oil of the Holy Spirit was to burn constantly in the temple of God. The people were to make the oil out of pure pressed olives, and it was a symbol of the purity and power of the Holy Spirit that made the lamps in the temple burn brightly. So may the pure oil of the Holy Spirit shine in our lives continually and witness to the presence of God and His deep work in our hearts and minds.

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.”

 John 14:26

 The work of the Holy Spirit brings the things of God to our mind when we need them. We must be constantly in the Word of God that we might learn the Scripture and be ready for when it is necessary for us to access it. The Holy Spirit comforts and teaches us the deep things of God as contained in the Bible. This is what makes us strong and makes our lives shine out for we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. The Christian is different and always alert to the leadings of the Spirit and so will be obedient and kind in all circumstances.

“However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.”

 John 16:13