Bible Study - John 14:15-21
- Read John 14:15-21
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Walk on - you'll never walk alone!
- Were you one of the many people who, when they bought their first
computer, were in fear and trepidation of what they would do when the
expert had commissioned it and left them to it? What do we do if we
need guidance to do something or if something goes wrong? The disciples
must have felt like that when Jesus started to explain that he was
leaving (v.2-3).
- Computers today have help keys and help lines you can call (but at
a price!). For the disciples, Jesus promised that he would pray for a
helper for them - not just any helper but the Counsellor (v.16),
Comforter, Advocate, Guide, and Interpreter.
- This person would not be at the end of a telephone line (or in the
next village as in Jesus' time) but living within in each one of
them. What a wonderful promise! Jesus in future would never leave them
as he did from time to time during his ministry. And that promise is
for us too. We are not alone - we have Emmanuel - God with us.
- If we are open to the Spirit, we are one with God. and that can
help us when we pray because we do not have to rely on ourselves. We
can allow the Spirit to guide our praying. So, with the heavenly choirs
singing in unison, walk on - you'll never walk alone.
- To think about
- 1. Think about a time when you have felt alone. To whom did you
turn?
- 2. Is praying to God like an unequal conversation? What
encouragement do you get from knowing the Holy Spirit is your personal
Advocate, Guide and Interpreter?
- Prayer
- Lord of life, I thank you that in all circumstances of life, you
are with me. Make me ever aware of this, especially in the difficult
times.