Counselor - John 15:26

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If you appreciate this work, consider supporting it - https://www.patreon.com/seekgodtogether Today we will read John 15:26 which says, “When the Counselor comes, the One I will send to you from the Father - the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father. He will testify about Me.” These are some of Jesus’ last words before the cross. Imagine what would be on your mind before your imminent death. Would it be important information for those you care about? For Jesus this was absolutely the case. You and I are so used to the idea of there being a Holy Spirit (even if we hardly understand Him) it’s difficult to appreciate what Jesus is saying. He’s about to go away. He’s about to die. Read between the lines and He is telling them of His resurrection. But even still, the 3 years of a flesh and blood Jesus in their daily lives is coming to an abrupt end. And yet Jesus says it’s to their benefit that He leaves so that the Counselor can come. Let’s notice a few things. First, this Counselor is sent by Jesus and proceeds from the Father. As Jesus is the interface of God to humanity, so the Counselor is the interface of God to our spirits. Second, a Counselor gives guidance. That’s what the Spirit will do. And where will He guide us? To Jesus. Lastly, and this is challenging because all of our senses are tuned to the physical. We would be understandably mistaken to assume that a flesh and blood Jesus standing before us would be the best thing. And yet there is a spiritual reality far more dense than the physical. And it is to this reality that Jesus speaks when He says that it’s better that He go so that we can have the Spirit. Do you believe this? Our physical senses are challenged by Jesus’ words, but our spirits are made alive in God because of it. Holy Spirit, it's almost odd to pray to You but I must take Jesus at His word. Will You guide me and counsel me into the truth of God?