- We are not alone: Jesus has sent us the Comforter Who will lead us in all truth (16:7). This Comforter is described in the Amplified Bible as a (1) Counselor - Someone to counsel us when we need wisdom. (2) Helper - Someone to help us in time of need. (3) Advocate - Someone to take our side when accused falsely. (4) Intercessor - Someone who will intercede on our behalf. (5) Strengthener - Someone to give us the strength needed to overcome. (6) Standby - Someone to take our place, we can rely on Him!
- This same Comforter is the Spirit of Truth. He is the Truth Giving Spirit. He will guide us in the the whole Truth. These will be announced and declared to you. (16:13)
- The Father loves us. The Amplified Version says it this way, "For the Father Himself [tenderly] loves you because you have loved Me and have believed that I dame out from the Father. Tenderly loves us... (16:27)
- Jesus has overcome the world. Again, the Amplified says it this way, "...For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" We can take courage! (16:33)
- We are different. We are no longer of the world just as Jesus is not of the world. We are set apart (17:16)
- God loves us just as much as He loves Jesus! (17:23)
I hope that these two chapters have blessed you as much as they have blessed me!
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