Let Me Be There



Posted by Robert McKethan:

Recently, I heard part of the song, “Let Me Be There”. "Let Me Be There" was a popular song in 1973 written by John Rostilland was first recorded by Olivia Newton-John. I decided to check out all of the lyrics. Although “Let Me Be There” is a secular song, some of the lyrics reminds me of how I believe the Holy Spirit wants to be a part of our lives. The following is the first stanza of this song:

Where ever you go, where ever you may wanderin your life

Surely you know I always want to be there

Holding your hand and standing by to catch you when you fall

Seeing you thru in ev'rything you do

Here are some connections that I made. First, I know that Jesus wants to be a part of our lives (Rev 3:20). When Jesus enters our lives, we receive the Holy Spirit. We know that the Holy Spirit is our helper, teaches us all things (John 14:26), and when we listen, He prevents us from falling. When we do fall, the Holy Spirit picks us up, reassures us and lets us know why we fell. I believe the Holy Spirit wants to be involved in everything we do.

Listen to the full song and see if you can see other connections between this song and the work of the Holy Spirit. Click here to listen

Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with me.

John 14:26: But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

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