But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. John 16:7
Have you ever been asked “If you could have lived in any time of history, what would it be?” What would your answer be? Many answer that they would want to live when Jesus was walking the earth in His full ministry. What a blessed thought- to be able to hear his messages spoken, to see His miracles, to ask Him questions or to have a personal conversation. The disciples who followed Him at the time thought the same thing. They could not imagine life without Him. They were distressed at the thought of His leaving them.
Then Jesus tells them something no one could understand – “it will be better for you if I go.” What could be better than the very presence of Jesus? It is the One who would come to take His place: the Advocate, Comforter, and Counselor. The One who is still with us today. So we are better off than those who walked with Jesus. We walk with the Holy Spirit. He is not subject to physical limitations of time and space. We have immediate access anytime, anywhere. Jesus knew this is what we would need to face the trials and challenges of life. He returned to the Father and sent the Holy Spirit to be with us.
It is having Jesus with us!
Personal reflection: The Holy Spirit allows us to have the presence of Jesus every day, wherever we are.
Do you sense His presence in your life? Pray that He will guide you in all you do.