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“He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.”
Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would remind us of everything He said. That statement only carries its full weight when we remember something else Jesus said just moments earlier—that we are not servants, but friends.
In John 15:15, Jesus says, “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” Friendship, in Jesus’ definition, is marked by disclosure. Servants are kept in the dark; friends are brought into understanding. Jesus makes it clear that He has not withheld anything the Father made known to Him.
That is the relational context in which the Holy Spirit operates.
Jesus goes on to say that the Holy Spirit would “teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26). This means the Holy Spirit is not working from a posture of secrecy or restraint. He is not selectively revealing God’s will to a spiritual elite. He is reminding, revealing, and making known what already belongs to us in Christ.
The Holy Spirit is not withholding. He is declaring.
Later, Jesus explains this even more clearly: “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you” (John 16:14–15). That statement leaves very little room for doubt. What belongs to Jesus is what the Holy Spirit declares to us.
So the question becomes: what belongs to Jesus?
The things that belong to Jesus are not merely objects or possessions—they are realms of authority. Jesus possesses authority over sin, death, sickness, peace, wisdom, reconciliation, righteousness, identity, provision, and purpose. Everything He accomplished through His obedience—His death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and priesthood—exists within His authority.
And Scripture tells us that we are not observers of that authority; we are participants in it.
Paul says, “The Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God… Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:10–12). The Spirit’s role is to make us aware of what has already been freely given—not to negotiate it, earn it, or unlock it through performance.
He continues by saying, “We have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). This isn’t poetic language. It is an invitation into shared perspective—seeing situations, decisions, and struggles through Christ’s finished authority rather than our natural limitations.
Paul also reminds us that we are “heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17). A joint heir does not receive leftovers. A joint heir receives access. That means wherever Jesus has authority, the Holy Spirit is faithful to declare how that authority applies in our lives—especially in the areas where we are seeking God.
So when you are facing a decision, struggling internally, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to start by asking, “What should I do?” You can begin by asking, “What does Jesus already have authority over here?” Look at where He was obedient. Look at what He conquered. Look at what He carries as Lord. Then expect the Holy Spirit to give wisdom and insight into how Christ’s authority can strengthen you and bring about the Father’s will in that area.
This is not guesswork. It is relational discernment.
And it is rooted in the heart of the Father. Jesus Himself said, “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). God is not reluctant. He is not cautious about sharing. He delights in giving His kingdom—His rule, His authority, His life—to His children.
That is why the Holy Spirit speaks the way He does. He is not trying to limit you; He is trying to remind you. He is always declaring what is already yours in Christ.
A closing affirmation (in the voice of the Holy Spirit)
I am reminding you of what already belongs to you in Christ. His wisdom, peace, authority, and life are available to you now, and I gladly make them known as you look to Him. What is His, I am faithful to share with you, because you are one with Him.
