Invisible Love

Written By Betty Predmore

John 14: 15-31 (May 25)

In today's scriptures, Jesus explains to his disciples the concept of the Holy Spirit, which he is promising they will all receive because of their belief. He is reassuring them that even though he will physically be gone from them soon, he will never leave them.

This Holy Spirit that will reside in each of them will be unseen by human eye. It will be given to those who love Jesus, thereby loving the Father. It is a way for Jesus to continue his relationship not only with these men he has grown so close to, but also to all who have believed and obeyed his teachings.

I love the concept of this unseen Holy Spirit. It is as real and tangible as anything we see with our eyes on this earth. It is like the wind... we cannot see the wind, but we feel it on our skin, and we see the effects of the wind all around us.

While we don't see the Holy Spirit, we feel it within us, that peace and assurance, even in the storms of life. And we need only to look around us to see the effects it has.

We see those who serve God in so many ways, realizing the fruits of the Holy Spirit within them... helping those in need, loving the unlovable, giving generously from whatever they have, offering forgiveness, glorifying God in so many ways with the life they have been given.

And then there are the things we only see within ourselves, that might not be evident to the outside world. We feel our heart softening toward someone who has caused us harm, we feel a pull to reach out to someone in need, even a stranger. We feel great love and joy, and we sense peace within us. All evidence of the Holy Spirit dwelling unseen in our hearts.

This is what Jesus is trying to explain to the disciples. What a beautiful promise he offers to them ... and to us!

Even as he is speaking to them, he senses that danger is drawing near. "I don't have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me, so that the world will know that I love the Father."

He knows the time is so very near, and that Satan is coming. This doesn't deter Jesus, because Satan had no power over him. (Not for lack of trying.)

He ends his statement with a few simple words, but to me, they speak so much, "Come, let's get going."

The enemy is on the prowl today just as he was when Jesus spoke those words. He is after me. He is after you. He wants our family and our friends. He desires our workplaces and the places we gather for fellowship. HE WANTS IT ALL!

But we have power. We have that Invisible Love that comes from loving, believing, and obeying Jesus. That beautiful Holy Spirit is our protection from the evil one.

The enemy has no victory over you and me. He has no authority to stop us from serving God to our best ability. He has no power to refrain us from doing our part to build up and increase the Kingdom of God.

So, I say to you today, do not falter. Don't give up. Don't get discouraged. In the words of the Lord Jesus Christ, I say, "Come, let's get going."

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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