Most of us have heard the old saying “out of sight, out of mind.” Or at one time or another we have made the statement, “I’ll believe it, when I see it. When it comes to trusting God neither one of those assertions are pleasing to Him. Why? Because the Mind of Christ is given to us by His Word ( 1 Cor. 2:16). My friend, as believers’ we should have the point of view that if God said it, that settles it and I believe it.

We must remember that when it comes to the things of God we can’t base our life with Him by what we see, or by what we feel (2 Corinthians 5:7). Now I am not so obtuse to think that God does not at times meet us in the realm of sight or sometimes feelings, but sight and feelings cannot be the motivating factor for the believer. Jesus gave us an encouraging factor that we must consider when it comes to our approach to God.

John 14:16-18 KJV

{16} And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;

{17} Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. {18} I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

The first thing we must reflect on is the fact that Jesus said that He would pray to The Father to give us another Comforter. The Holy Ghost Comforter is not just given to us, but He will abide with us forever. Forever is a long time. This is what I mean: From the time you gave your life to The Lord Jesus Christ, God the Holy Ghost has been working in your life. He has not only been working — He will never leave you. He will abide with you from now until eternity rolls.

The Holy Ghost is our Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby. Jesus said He The Holy Ghost would be those attributes for us now and ever more.