The Spirit of Truth

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D. Leading the Way

Paul warned us about the spirit of the age that permeates our culture and seeks to modify the message of Christ. Whether dressed in the form of relative truth, moral tolerance, self-improvement, or otherwise, its goal is the same: to keep people away from Jesus, the only way to salvation.

 

Nevertheless, we must stand with Paul and the believers throughout the ages and preach Christ. We can tell people about Christ’s free offer of salvation—how He longs for everyone to be set free from sin, so much so that He gave His own life to pay our ransom. We can tell people how God hates sin and how He is the only one who has the power to restore our lives.

 

We have such good news to share with our seeking world. And we don’t do it alone. Christ Himself helps us share His message of love and forgiveness—through His Spirit, through His Word, and with His heart.

 

Read John 14:16-18. Before Jesus gave His life, rose from the dead, and went back to sit at the Father’s right hand, He promised that He would not leave His disciples to walk through this world alone. He promised to ask the Father to send His Spirit—the Spirit of Truth. And He did. God’s Spirit now lives in His disciples—He lives in us. He is our advocate and will be with us forever.

 

The Spirit of Truth who lives in us will give us everything we need to combat the spirit of the age.

 

As we walk closely with God, He will lead us and guide us. As we read His Word and live by His Spirit, He will illuminate Truths that speak into our situations and our relationships. As we have conversations with people, He will give us words to speak that will penetrate their hearts. And as we spend time with Him on a regular basis, He will mold our hearts to His. Because God is out to silence the spirit of the age, He will give us the words, the insights, and the right opportunities to co-labor with Him in doing so.

 

When Christ returns in glory, the spirit of the age will be silenced once and for all. At that time, every knee will bow before Jesus, and there will be no doubt about what is true—He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. As we preach Christ, we can help make that day even more joyous, with even more hearts celebrating and rejoicing before His throne.

 

Prayer: Lord, thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to lead me into all Truth. Remove the hindrances that keep me from obeying You. Open my eyes to all the opportunities You have given me to share Christ with others. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

 

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth” (John 14:16-17).

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About The Author

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

Even before he was born, it is clear that God had a vision for Michael Youssef. His mother was in poor health when she became pregnant with Michael, and because his life was in danger at the time of birth, the doctor recommended terminating the pregnancy. An abortion was scheduled. But God intervened and sent the family pastor to reassure them that God was involved in this pregnancy. He told them not to be afraid and that the child would be "born to serve the Lord." Michael's parents accepted the pastor's message as a message from God and obeyed. His mother gave birth, and lived to see him give his life to the Lord at the age of sixteen.


Believing that God had called him out of Egypt, Michael sought an exit visa in a time in which no university student was allowed to have a passport or leave the country. God intervened again, and miraculously he managed to acquire a visa. He immigrated to Australia, where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a pastor, and met Elizabeth who became his wife.


The Youssefs came to America in 1977, and in 1978 Michael received a master's degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Then he earned a doctorate in social anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael served nearly ten years in the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and leadership. He rose to the position of Managing Director at the age of 31 years. The family settled in Atlanta, and in 1984, Michael became a citizen of the United States, making his dream of many years come true.


He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission of "Equipping the Saints and Searching for the Lost". The church has since grown to be a congregation of over 3,000 people today. This church has driven the international ministry of Leading the Way. While it is heard by millions at home and abroad, behind every message preached through radio waves, is the heart of a pastor, willing to nurture and care for these people. Clearly God has uniquely equipped Dr. Youssef to speak to a global audience. The path he has taken has given him an understanding and firm grasp of the Scriptures that transcend cultures. He preaches, teaches and calls with a sincere, based on the authority of the inerrant, inspired Word of God. With his personal knowledge of the Holy Land, its history and culture, Dr. Michael Youssef transmits life to listeners all over the world.

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