John 14

Hey everybody!  Let's dive into John 14.  Jesus is still in a conversation with His disciples in a section of John that is often referred to as "The Upper Room Discourse".  It is where Jesus is sharing some of His most heart felt moments with a group of people that He has come to know and love.  Part of this discussion is centered around heaven.  Christ is talking about preparing "many rooms" in "My Father's house".  He is essentially saying, "I'm going to Heaven and I am preparing a space for you guys." I love what He says at the end of verse 3 "that where I am, there you may also be." How comforting is that?!  Jesus also promises us and the disciples at the end of Matthew 28 "I am with you always, eve to the end of the age." You are never alone.  You are never going to be without the presence of Christ.  He is with you in your darkest moments and in the times when others reject you.  Great reminder!

Part of that promise also includes the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Trinity.  In verse 16 He tells His disciples "He (the Father) will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;"  The Holy Spirit is describe as a Helper (v16), Counselor and the Spirit of Truth (v17).  He helps us move toward the things of God and acts as your "conscience" by bringing things to mind that you should do (v26), reminding of things in the Bible and helping us in prayer (Romans 8:26-27) when we don't know how to pray. 

Jesus Himself also is with us but also within us.  Colossians 1:27 says "God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." It is great to know that we are never alone.  That gives us peace (v27)!  It gives us direction (v4)!  And it gives us purpose in this life (v21).

Cool Facts:

This chapter in John is frequently used to describe the presence of the Trinity.  God is one but He is also in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).  See also v7; v11; v16.