There are many things in life that come and go. Many things that get old with time. Many things that you constantly have to change because it doesn’t stay new or fresh. For example, if you buy the latest cellphone, it may have the best features you’ve ever seen on it. But in just six months they will release a new one, with better features. If you buy a new car, it will be amazing, but next year they will have a new one, with better things. That is the story of life. Even when you get married, in time the person will began to age and their beautiful face or body will start to change. 

There is only one “Thing” in this universe that never gets old and remains the same forever… actually that gets better with time, and that is the Holy Spirit. When you receive Him, when you are filled with Him, this blessing never gets old. He will remain in you (as long as you continue to obey Him) and keep strengthening you and comforting you and guiding you for the rest of your life. He is also the assurance of our salvation. 

Jesus once said: 

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5

Abide means to remain… if you REMAIN in Jesus, then He (through His Spirit) will remain in you. The secret is obedience. Don’t chase after things that perish and forget about the Blessing that remains. Seek Him as your priority and He will fill you, then He will add to you all the things that you desire. 

May the God of the Bible bless you,

Bishop Bira Fonseca