The Comforter will come
Today's focusJesus tells his disciples it is good that he goes away, because he will send the Comforter, who will guide them into all truth and glorify Christ.
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7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Reflection
In this passage, Jesus speaks a difficult but hopeful truth to his followers. He explains that it is actually "expedient," or for your own good, that he departs. While the disciples surely wanted him to stay by their side, Jesus promises that his departure makes way for a new kind of presence. He promises to send the "Comforter," the "Spirit of truth," to be with you in a way that remains constant, no matter where you are or what you face.
This Comforter does not come to speak of himself, but to "glorify" Jesus. He acts as a faithful guide, taking the things of Christ and showing them to you. When the world feels confusing or when you have "many things" on your heart that feel too heavy to bear alone, the Spirit is there to "guide you into all truth." You are not left to figure out the walk of faith by your own strength or wisdom. Instead, the Spirit hears from the Father and speaks those truths to your heart, leading you deeper into the light of Christ.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What part of the Holy Spirit's work described here do you most long to experience — comfort, conviction, guidance or truth?
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank you for sending the Comforter. Holy Spirit, guide me into all truth and help me see Jesus more clearly. Work in me what I cannot do on my own.