Daily Bread for Tomorrow

I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father. Only by returning to the Father can Jesus send the Advocate. Who is this “other” Jesus will send? John uses a word found nowhere else in the Gospels: paraclete, “one who is called alongside of.” Paraclete has been translated as “advocate,” “counselor” and “comforter.” Jesus makes clear that the paraclete is the Spirit of truth who will guide the disciples when Jesus is gone. The Spirit will help them remember all the things Jesus has taught them. The Spirit will guide them so they can continue Christ’s work. Walk with us, Spirit of truth, that we may be faithful disciples.