I've mentioned this before but here it is again in similar thought. My connection with my mother was that she was my 'go-to' for answers and as a listening, unconditionally loving ear. When she went to be with Jesus, it felt like an arm and a leg had been cut off. Or at least how I imagine that would be.
The shock of it all, well, left me bereft. There is no-one now who really cared to the depth she did, or had such long-suffering willingness to care.
That's when the Lord spoke to me, He said, in His gentle, ever-loving voice,
"I'm here."
He had not left me comfortless. Those two words, as they filtered through the grief, settling into my mind and heart, were a healing balm. Definitely, comforting.
This is what we learn in John 14:15-26 and especially verse 26. Different translations use different words but when you put each together, they give a more holistic understanding. There's 'Advocate,' 'Helper,' 'Counselor,' and 'Comforter' (See NIV, ESV & KJV) .. Each of these are referring to the Holy Spirit. Jesus sent Him to His disciples after He ascended back to Heaven. His disciples were bereft of Jesus but He sent them His Holy Spirit who taught them "all things" and reminded them
"of everything [Jesus] had said to them."
We have this same Counselor today. He still listens and in all facets of translation and more, He is here. He has the listening ear. He has the answers. Talk to Him. Listen for His guidance. He'll never leave us and He brings us peace (See vs 22).
What more could we ask?
Jesus, there is no one else like You. Thank You for always being 'here,' right beside me. You bring comfort, counsel, and peace, along with Your guidance.
~ ERC February 2025 ~
Based on John 14:15-26 and Our Daily Bread 2023 - Sept/Oct/Nov - 23 Sept - by Tim Gustafson.
Sing, Holy Spirit, along with Francesca Battistelli.
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