Jesus says the Spirit will come from the Father and reveal what He has said. Any knowledge you have, from prayer, Scripture, reading, fasting, or any of the means of grace, comes from the Father, through the Son, or by the Spirit. Everything, everything we know, is an act of the Holy Trinity. Jesus said that this will come in a time of grief, and that is often the way that it is; it is in those times of pain that is when we can most know truth. Today, listen to the Spirit. Sek the Spirit. Walk with the Spirit. For the Spirit will point us to all truth.

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Good morning! Today we continue our journey through John, focusing on the end of chapter 15 and moving into chapter 16, where Jesus introduces the advocate—the Holy Spirit. He tells the disciples that, though He is leaving, they will not be abandoned. The Spirit of Truth will come to them, speaking directly from the Father and guiding them through everything ahead. Even though the world may reject them, the Spirit will empower them to testify and stay strong.

Jesus acknowledges that the disciples feel grief because He’s leaving, but He reassures them that this departure is actually a blessing. By going away, He allows the Spirit to come, a powerful presence who will guide, comfort, and help them understand deeper truths. He explains that the Spirit will reveal the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. Sin, He explains, is ultimately separation from God. Through Jesus, that separation is bridged, bringing us closer to God and filling us with hope.

The passage also emphasizes how essential it is to remain connected to Jesus through the Spirit, who reveals God’s will, comforts us, and is the direct link to our salvation and understanding of God’s love. Jesus speaks about the unity of the Father, Son, and Spirit, reminding the disciples that every revelation of truth is an expression of God’s Trinitarian nature. Each interaction we have with God comes through this beautiful unity, showing us His purpose and His presence.

In a world that often feels hostile or dismissive, it’s powerful to remember Jesus’s words about the Spirit’s role: He is the advocate, revealing righteousness and reminding us that evil has already been defeated. Jesus’s sacrifice has won the victory over sin, and while we may still face trials, the prince of this world has been condemned. This means that our response isn’t fear but hope, trusting in the Spirit’s guidance and leaning into our faith.

Jesus teaches us that following Him might bring challenges, and yet, we’re never alone. Through the Spirit, God is constantly present, encouraging us to persevere, hope, and live with joy and assurance. Even in hard times, we are led by the Spirit who knows the fullness of truth and who invites us to walk closely with God. Today, let’s embrace this guidance by remaining open to the Spirit, trusting in God’s plans, and finding joy in the victory we have through Christ.