The only help on which we can completely rely is that of God’s own Spirit. Jesus said, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever…”(John 14:16, NASB). Since God designed and created both this world and us, He alone understands what is necessary for us to function properly as we live each day. Right functioning- or righteousness- is God’s original intent. Jesus walked this earth and gave Himself as a sacrifice for our sinfulness. When He arose from death and left this space-time continuum, He sent the Holy Spirit to be the One who leads us in right functioning.
God’s Spirit, our Helper, is with us forever. Unlike the help of friends and family, finances, health, or success; the help of God Himself never weakens or disappears. The Holy Spirit is with us now, and He will stay with us until the return of Jesus to Earth and beyond!
As John 14:17 reminds us, the world will not be able to wrap its mind around the concept of God’s Spirit living in us to comfort and help. We, however, must determine to talk daily with God and embrace His desires for our lives. No one and no thing can ever take from us His eternal, unfailing help.