[The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26
John 14:16-27
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
20 In that day, you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.
25 These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you.
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
For law enforcement officers, the term “backup” refers to the presence of one or more additional officers at the scene. Calling for backup is often made with discretion, as fellow officers frequently have their hands full. Many officers opt not to request backup once a situation is considered “secure,” meaning the suspect has been searched, taken into custody, and appears to be cooperative.
However, it is precisely under these circumstances that having backup could be beneficial, particularly when many departments increasingly deploy single-officer patrol cars. A second officer at the scene can help prevent or at least reduce disastrous surprises. This includes false allegations made by the suspect or their associates, with no one available to corroborate your version of events.
Backup can also deter escape attempts, thus reducing the potential for injuries to the suspect or other officers resulting from such scenarios. The presence of a second officer automatically provides more alternatives at the scene (Dean Scoville).
The Lord Jesus Christ knew that when He ascended back to heaven, His followers would be in dire need of “backup.” His disciples would need support to accomplish the tasks He set before them.
John 14:16-17
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
He told them about His forthcoming departure. In His absence, something totally new would happen on planet Earth. Each disciple would have a new connection with the Father and the Son through the Holy Spirit.
During the Old Testament period, the presence of the Holy Spirit was fleeting for the majority of children of the King. He would come and go as needed. The Holy Spirit was with them, but he was not in them. When a prophet required the power to receive revelation from God and proclaim it, the Holy Spirit would come upon him.
Ezekiel 11:5 Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me, and he told me to say, “This is what the LORD says to the people of Israel: I know what you are saying, for I know every thought that comes into your minds.”
Once the divine message had been conveyed, the Holy Spirit would withdraw, only to return at a later date. However, a significant transformation was on the horizon concerning the presence of the Holy Spirit. In the era of the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was with the children of the King. In the New Testament dispensation, He would be in them. That which was temporary was about to become permanent. When the Holy Spirit would come into the children of the King, He would remain with them for the rest of their lives.
The difference is seen in two simple prepositions, which spell out the difference: with and in.
John 14:17 You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
The Holy Spirit would become their moment-by-moment companion. He would dwell within them and never leave.
REFLECT & PRAY
“When it is a question of God’s Almighty Spirit, never say ‘I can’t.’ . . . Never let the limitation of natural ability come in. If we have received the Holy Spirit, God expects the work of the Holy Spirit to be manifested in us. . .. Never forget that our capacity in spiritual matters is measured by the promises of God. Is God able to fulfill His promises?” (Oswald Chambers).
Father thank You for providing me with backup through the Holy Spirit. Teach me to rely on the Holy Spirit to accomplish Your will.
INSIGHT
John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
John 15:26 But I will send you the Advocate – the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me.
Once the Holy Spirit was sent to planet Earth by the Father, He became their teacher. The Holy Spirit would teach them all things. Remarkably, He would give them the supernatural ability to recall information. He would enable them to remember everything the Lord Jesus Christ said to them. This, in part, was how the Gospels were written: supernatural recall.
The Greek word translated as Helper, Counselor, or Advocate is parakletos. When used in secular culture, it is often referred to as a legal assistant, an advocate, or a helper. The verbal form of this word is parakaleo. Parakaleo literally means to call alongside, exhort, encourage, or strengthen. It is frequently translated as exhort or encourage.
The Holy Spirit would provide the disciples with backup. He would enable them to handle whatever came their way. They would receive power and authority to accomplish the Father’s will on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 28:18-20
18 I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
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