But I have said these things to you so that when their time comes, you will remember that I told you about them. “I didn’t say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I go away to the one who sent me. None of you ask me, ‘Where are you going?’ Yet because I have said these things to you, you are filled with sorrow. I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will show the world it was wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment. He will show the world it was wrong about sin because they don’t believe in me. He will show the world it was wrong about righteousness because I’m going to the Father and you won’t see me anymore. He will show the world it was wrong about judgment because this world’s ruler stands condemned. (John 16:4-11, CEB)
If I don’t go the companion won’t come…
Right now is the time the church is without Jesus or the Spirit. The ascension was this past Thursday, so 2 days ago, and the Spirit doesn’t come until next Sunday, so 8 more days. So technically we are without Jesus or the Spirit…
But all will be well and we are not alone. God is still with us, as God was with the Israelites in a pillar of fire and clouds.
We are never truly alone.
Know God is always with you.
Loving People. Loving God.
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