Comfort and Joy

Backstory:
Jesus had a lot to say to his disciples before he left them. He told them how the Holy Spirit would work in them and in the world. Then he prayed a long prayer in which he prayed for himself, his disciples and all believers.

God’s Story:
The disciples have so much more to learn and understand about my Son. Yet they are only human and their emotions will soon overwhelm them. My Spirit will empower them and give them a new understanding that they cannot grasp right now. They will grieve, but soon they will be filled with joy!

Read John 15:26 – 17:26

Your Story:
Saying good-bye to someone you love can be very difficult. The thought of losing Jesus must have been unbelievably painful for the disciples. Jesus was more than a dear friend to the disciples; he was their teacher, their Lord. They must have been shocked by his farewell speech. Jesus knew they had a lot of difficulties facing them, so he promised they would not be alone but would have the Holy Spirit to encourage and guide them. You too have the Holy Spirit to lean on. He provides instruction, truth and comfort.