The Holy Ghost

The Holy Ghost

 

What do the scriptures teach us about the Holy Ghost:

The Holy Ghost is a comforter that will abide with us forever.  He will “dwell with you and shall be in you”.  He will “teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you”.  The Holy Ghost will give you peace.  He will testify of Christ.  The Holy Ghost was not sent to us until Christ left.  He will reprove the world of sin, righteousness and judgment.  The Holy Ghost will guide you to all truth, show you things to come and glorify Christ.  He strengthens our body, quickens our intellect and senses, purifies our tastes and desires, and inspires us toward virtue, kindness, goodness, gentleness and charity.

The Disciples obtained the Holy Ghost by first keeping Gods commandments.  They had to be willing to receive it and not let their hearts be troubled or afraid.  The Holy Ghost also came to them as they bore witness of the truth and of Christ. 

The Holy Ghost was the Apostles right hand man.  Without the Holy Ghost the Apostles would not have been able to teach with the same power and authority, nor would they have been able to accomplish the many miracles documented in the scriptures.  The Holy Ghost testified to the hearts of those who were listening that the Apostles’ message was true.

I have come to realize that having the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost is probably one of the most important objectives to obtain in this life.  When I was on a religious mission in Kyiv, Ukraine I put the Holy Ghost to the test.  During this time in my life I spent each day teaching about Christ and looking for those who wanted to hear the message of the restored gospel.  I took a week and told myself I was going to try my best to secure the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.  Obviously I had to be living righteously and obeying the rules for my respective mission, which I was.  I then spend the week pausing and reflecting several times a day, asking myself if I felt like the Holy Ghost was with me.  I can honestly say that I felt much of what is described above.  There was many times that I felt like my mind was clearer, I recalled things easier, I felt happier, and more loving, caring, and generous.  In an odd way, I felt lighter, not as though I was losing weight, but that my daily loads were easier to carry.  I know that the Holy Ghost can be with me always.  I know that its influence and effects on you are real.