It is so easy to feel comfortless in this world and not seeing the end to the trials and frustrations we face. Let us rest that our comforter has not abandon or forsaken us. He is both the provider and watcher for His children. May we see this and more importantly believe this by the Spirit pressing it into our hearts.
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Jhn 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Jhn 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Jhn 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Can you find all three persons of His deity in verse 16?
Looking back at John 13:33 He address them as His little children and speaks of leaving where they could not follow. Here as a comforter He comes to them again and gives them rest that they will not be left as orphans. Christ the flesh would soon be departing them. There Father, their Master, their Lord would no longer be with them in body, but these children of God will not be as orphans. They and you will not be like sheep without a shepherd, helplessly forsaking them in a hostile world unable to defend themselves. No He will provide a second comforter for you. One called along side to help. The Holy Spirit would comfort the hearts and souls of His elect and thus strengthens and empowers them to love the Father and keep His commandments. Rest also my brother for we may find comfort also in the departure of Christ. Where His body goes He shall return in Spirit and Holiness as our Savior and Mediator. You will not be left to your own sins to face at judgment. No He has provided a comforter for you. This comforter to a sinner willing faced sin a death for His elect and is now seated as His childrens propitiation and advocate. What comfort we find in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Mat 28:20
