Securing Divine Help Through The Holy Spirit Series

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Romans 8:26

Key Verse: “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Romans 8:26, KJV)

Supporting Texts: John 14:16-18; Acts 1:8; Zechariah 4:6; Galatians 5:16; John 16:13

INTRODUCTION

God never intended that believers face life, ministry, or destiny alone. From the beginning, God made provision for divine help through the Person of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not merely an influence or feeling; He is God’s abiding presence and the believer’s ever-present helper. Without the Holy Spirit, Christian life becomes a struggle filled with frustration and inconsistency.

Many believers desire divine help but overlook the channel through which that help flows. The Holy Spirit supplies strength when human energy fails, wisdom when knowledge is insufficient, and direction when the path is unclear. He bridges the gap between heaven’s resources and earthly realities. What human ability cannot achieve, the Holy Spirit empowers believers to accomplish.

This message reveals how divine help is secured through the Holy Spirit. When believers learn to depend on, walk with, and yield to the Holy Spirit, they experience supernatural support, spiritual clarity, and consistent victory. The Holy Spirit transforms helplessness into strength and impossibilities into testimonies.

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD’S DIVINE HELPER TO BELIEVERS

The Holy Spirit was given to believers as a permanent helper, ensuring that no child of God walks alone.

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to take His place as a constant source of divine assistance.

a) The Holy Spirit is our Helper and Comforter (John 14:16)

Jesus described the Holy Spirit as “another Comforter,” meaning one just like Himself, who provides help, strength, and encouragement.

b) The Holy Spirit abides with believers forever (John 14:17)

Unlike temporary help, the Spirit’s presence is continual and dependable.

c) The Holy Spirit strengthens human weakness (Romans 8:26)

He supplies divine strength where human capacity ends.

d) The Holy Spirit prevents spiritual abandonment (John 14:18)

God assures believers they are never left helpless or orphaned.

Biblical Example:

The disciples were fearful and confused before Pentecost, but when the Holy Spirit came upon them, they received boldness, clarity, and supernatural help (Acts 2:1-4).

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS BELIEVERS FOR SUPERNATURAL HELP

Divine help is not only about comfort but also empowerment for effective living and service.

The Holy Spirit equips believers with power to overcome limitations and fulfil divine assignments.

a) Power is released through the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)

The Spirit empowers believers to live victoriously and witness boldly.

b) Divine help is not by human strength (Zechariah 4:6)

God’s work is accomplished through the Spirit, not human effort.

c) The Holy Spirit enables spiritual effectiveness (1 Corinthians 2:4)

He demonstrates God’s power beyond persuasive words.

d) The Holy Spirit sustains strength in adversity (Ephesians 3:16)

Inner strength is imparted by the Spirit during trials.

Biblical Example:

Samson experienced supernatural strength whenever the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, enabling him to overcome enemies beyond natural ability (Judges 14:6).

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDES BELIEVERS INTO DIVINE DIRECTION AND HELP

Many struggles persist because of lack of divine direction.

The Holy Spirit provides accurate guidance that prevents costly mistakes and detours.

a) The Holy Spirit leads into all truth (John 16:13)

He reveals God’s will and keeps believers aligned with divine purpose.

b) The Spirit directs daily decisions (Romans 8:14)

Those led by the Spirit enjoy divine sonship and guidance.

c) The Holy Spirit warns against danger (Acts 16:6-7)

He restricts wrong moves and redirects believers rightly.

d) Divine guidance ensures peace and clarity (Isaiah 30:21)

The Spirit’s voice brings assurance and confidence.

Biblical Example:

The Holy Spirit directed Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch, resulting in salvation and divine alignment of destiny (Acts 8:29-39).

4. WALKING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES CONTINUAL DIVINE HELP

Divine help is sustained by relationship and obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Walking with the Spirit ensures ongoing access to God’s assistance.

a) Fellowship with the Spirit sustains help (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Continual communion strengthens spiritual sensitivity.

b) Obedience activates greater help (Galatians 5:16)

Walking in the Spirit prevents fleshly hindrances.

c) Sensitivity preserves divine direction (1 Thessalonians 5:19)

Ignoring the Spirit weakens access to help.

d) Yielding produces consistent victory (Romans 8:13)

Life in the Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and limitations.

Biblical Example:

Jesus lived in full submission to the Holy Spirit, and His ministry was marked by power, wisdom, and continuous divine backing (Luke 4:1, 14).

CONCLUSION

Divine help is fully available to every believer through the Holy Spirit. God has not left His people to struggle through life unaided. The Holy Spirit is the channel through which God supplies strength, wisdom, direction, and supernatural intervention.