In chapter 16, Jesus continues to teach His disciples about the Holy Spirit, persecution, and His departure. He tells them what is to come after He leaves so they will believe Him and not go astray.
In verse 7 Jesus comforts them with the knowledge of the coming Counselor (Comforter) that He will send to them after He leaves. This lets the disciples know that He is not leaving them to fight alone.
Verse 13 states "But when he, the spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth." Jesus taught them about the role that the Comforter would be to them. The Comforter, the Counselor, the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, will guide you into all truth.
The Holy Ghost will…
Convict the world in regard to sin, righteousness, and judgment.
Tell you what is to come (vs.13)
Bring glory to Jesus by taking what is the Lord's and making it known unto us (vs.14)
R.E.A.L. men of God, we are the most blessed. For we are comforted, counseled, guided, and given knowledge of what is to come by the Spirit of Truth. The Lord Jesus has not abandoned us, but has given us a personal spiritual guide to see us through every trial and temptation, and encourages us through every time of longsuffering. He leads us to bear fruits of the Spirit, and leads us as we lead our families. He is the living water springing up within us, making us joyful. He is the Prince of Peace living within us.
Without expounding more, I leave with you verse 33, the last verse of the chapter (NIV) "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Cecil Houston II
Tuesday
John 16
