This scripture shows that the disciples already had one of the fruit of the spirit, joy, before they
were endued with power from on High. In fact, they had great fruit because the Bible says they
had great joy (v. 52)!
As we yield to God and obey His Word, the life of the Holy Spirit within us causes us to grow
continually in love, joy, and peace, as well as the other fruit of the spirit. So we can see that
one of the main purposes of the indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer
is for fruit bearing.
The Holy Spirit Within: Our Helper and Comforter
We notice in The Amplified version of John 14:16-18 that the Holy Spirit is a Comforter, a
Counselor, a Helper, an Intercessor, an Advocate, a Strength-ener, and a Standby.
JOHN 14:16-18 (Amplified)
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another COMFORTER (COUNSELOR,
HELPER, INTERCESSOR, ADVOCATE, STRENGTHENER and STANDBY) that He may
remain with you forever,
17 The Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive (welcome, take to its heart),
because it does not see Him, nor know and recognize Him. But you know and recognize
Him, for He lives with you [constantly] and will be in you.
18 I will not leave you orphans — comfortless, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless — I
will come [back] to you.
Notice Jesus said the Holy Spirit would be a Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Intercessor,
Advocate, Strengthener, and a Standby. We don't need anything more than that. Many
believers have missed the reality of what the Holy Spirit came to do in us on a continual basis.
Too often when some people need help, they just run around frantically — almost in a frenzy
— just trying to find someone to pray for them. They cry first on one person's shoulder and
then on another's, shed a few "crocodile" tears, and quote a few scriptures. But when they are
alone, they are in just about the same mess they were in to begin with. They forget that on the
inside of them, they have a Helper. They don't have to pray for a Helper: they already have the
Helper in them.
Jesus said in John 16:7 that the Holy Spirit would be our Comforter. Jesus also said, ". . . It is
expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but
if I depart, I will send him to you" (John 16:7).
The Holy Spirit Within: Our Guide in the Affairs of Life
The Holy Spirit is also our Guide. "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide
you into all truth . . ." (John 16:13). Not only will He guide us into all truth, but Jesus said
speaking to God the Father, " . , Thy word is truth" (John 17:17). The Holy Spirit will also guide
us into the truth of God's Word.
The Holy Spirit will guide us in all the affairs of life. "For as many AS ARE LED by the Spirit of
God, they are the sons of God" (Rom. 8:14). No one can be guided or led, however, without
placing themselves in the hands of the Guide.