The Helper
The devotions for this week are featured in LCA International Mission’s 2025 ‘Pentecost Devotional and Prayer Guide’ and are written by mission partners from around the world. LCA International Mission invites you to pray during Pentecost for the connections and ministries of our international partners. As we mark 50 days after Easter, may this guide encourage you to reflect on the work of the Holy Spirit in your own life and how you can respond to God’s love. An electronic copy of the full devotional is available to download at the LCA International Mission website. Please email lcaim@lca.org.au or phone 08 8267 7317 to request a printed copy.
by Duy Saran
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I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you (John 16:7).
Read John 16:1–15
Pentecost is known as the day of the birth of the church and the beginning of the Christian mission. The event of Pentecost took place in Jerusalem around 2,000 years ago. The coming of the Holy Spirit gave the disciples the gift of love, boldness and power to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the whole world (Acts 1:8).
Before Jesus went to the cross, he comforted his disciples and the people by emphasising the hope and joy that would come after he departed from them and the world. He would give a great Helper, the Holy Spirit, to support and benefit the work of believers in continuing his mission (John 16:7).
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in our lives, continuing Jesus’ mission on Earth. Today’s text reminds us that the Holy Spirit helps us remember Jesus’ teachings, explains the truth of the word and creates faith. Faith and trust in the truth are gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us.
The Holy Spirit is a wonderful and promised gift that God has given us as believers in Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit, speaking in the authority of God, will give us gifts and purpose. His goal is to build up the church for the glory of God.
Through the Holy Spirit, we can have the confidence to go forth to proclaim the gospel, for Jesus Christ told the Apostles that after receiving the Holy Spirit, they would be filled with his power. We can go forth without fear or hesitation. We can live with faith and trust in the one God, declaring his goodness.
In what ways have you experienced the help and support of the Holy Spirit in your life?
Pray that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, will equip the Lutheran Church in Cambodia with all it needs to proclaim the truth and promises of Jesus with boldness.
Duy Saran is a pastor of the Lutheran Church in Cambodia.
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