Orphan Spirit - Contrast It

February 10, 2026 

“I will not leave you as orphans, but I will come to you." John 14:18

We must expose the orphan spirit for the sake of the name--for the sake of Father.

When Jesus identified the orphan spirit to his disciples, he not only exposed it, he contrasted it with himself. He said, I will not leave you as orphans, but I will come to you.

Contrasting the orphan spirit with the Father is a striking distinction. 

   Orphan Spirit                          Father

   Rejection                                Acceptance

   Curse                                     Blessing

   Hatred                                    Love 

   Insecurity                               Security 

   Prayerlessness                      Prayerfullness

   Anxiety                                  Peace 

   Fear                                      Confidence

Jesus came so you can call God Father, and he can call you son (or daughter). 

The orphan spirit comes to lie to you and tell you that God is not your Father and that you are not his son (or daughter). The contrast is clear.

Accept the words of Jesus, but I will come to you. 

Christ is here today to lead you to the Father. He will not leave you as orphans.

Loving Father, thank you for adopting me as son (or daughter). Thank you for the security of my salvation. Loving Father, reparent me now in Jesus name.

YEAR ON FIRE

© Fred A. Hartley, III

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The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.

This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.