What a Help He Is!

One time when Jesus was being entertained in the Bethany home, Martha came to Him and asked Him to tell her sister Mary to help her (Luke 10:40). The word “help” that she used in her request is a very interesting word that means to come to the help of one, to lend a hand, to take an interest in.

Paul used the same word in speaking of the Holy Spirit’s help when we pray: “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself

intercedes for us” (Romans 8:26).

The Spirit helps us pray, and what a help He is! We often do not know how or what to pray, but God has promised us that the Holy Spirit who knows the mind of God will inspire our prayers.

Perhaps that is why Jesus could tell us, “His burden is light.” The Spirit carries the heavier part of our prayer burdens.

Thank You, Holy Spirit, for taking hold of the burden with us and helping us pray.

“Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).

What a Help He Is!

One time when Jesus was being entertained in the Bethany home, Martha came to Him and asked Him to tell her sister Mary to help her (Luke 10:40). The word “help” that she used in her request is a very interesting word that means to come to the help of one, to lend a hand, to take an interest in.

Paul used the same word in speaking of the Holy Spirit’s help when we pray: “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us” (Romans 8:26).

The Spirit helps us pray, and what a help He is! We often do not know how or what to pray, but God has promised us that the Holy Spirit who knows the mind of God will inspire our prayers.

Perhaps that is why Jesus could tell us, “His burden is light.” The Spirit carries the heavier part of our prayer burdens.

Thank You, Holy Spirit, for taking hold of the burden with us and helping us pray.

“Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).