Reassuring words for the disciples to hear prior to Jesus leaving the world. It was important that they understood that the Holy Spirit would be with them and in them, even as Jesus Himself had walked and talked with them. They had been so used to Jesus always being around, and I am sure they thought He would always be around and grow old together. Why would the Messiah leave them alone in the world? Why did He have to go back to the Father? Did the Father not send him into the world?
Jesus knew that it would be better for the Comforter to come, the Holy Spirit. He would be able to be with every disciple and believer at the same time, everywhere. Wow! This is amazing, yet not the physical presence that the disciples closest to Jesus had experienced. They ate together, drank together, washed together, brushed their teeth together. They practically were with Him 24/7. He was like a Father to them and they looked up to Him, he was their hero.
Orphans do not have parents. The disciples were about to feel like they were loosing a father. They were not going to understand. Jesus was making sure that they knew He was not abandoning them, but actually would be closer to them in a whole new way. He was also reassuring them that He would return for them, that they would be with Him forever. Reassuring words they needed to hear. They had given everything to follow the Christ. They had left families, careers, and friends to follow Jesus.
We today must Also be assured that He will come again! He will never leave us as orphans. This is a promise. Hold onto truth today. We are sons and daughters to a good Father.
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