The Helper

In John 16, Jesus tells the disciples that He must go so the Helper can come. The “Helper” is the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Trinity. Jesus’ “going” points to His ascension, making way for the Spirit to come as our advocate. But this isn’t just about God helping us from a distance.

When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. That means we’re not alone in following Jesus. The Spirit is actively working within us, guiding us, convicting us, reminding us of truth, and shaping us to become more like Him. It’s not just about trying harder; it’s about learning to walk daily with the Spirit who is already present in us.

So, when Jesus says it’s better that He goes, it’s because we gain something even greater, not just God with us, but God in us, wherever we go.