John’s writings today are part of a rather extended text known as the farewell discourse. These are teachings by Jesus as he prepares his followers for a time when he would no longer be with them. Jesus promises them the Advocate, given by the Father, sent through the Son, with the spirit of truth about the person of Jesus.
The context for this, as I have said before, is that the Jesus followers were Jews. There were many sects of Jews who gathered in the Temple. But these Jesus followers were ultimately kicked out of the Temple and persecuted.
Jesus is preparing his disciples for the tough times ahead.
John’s community was one such early Christian group that was under persecution, kicked out of the temple and living out of a spirit of hope that entirely rested on the truth about Jesus.
What is your hope based on today?
Christian hope is based on the truth about Jesus Christ who, through the Holy Spirit, is with us in the midst of all the trials and tribulations of life.
As we enter into another week of Covid lockdown, know that God is still with you. Things are a bit of a mess right now, but the Holy Spirit is among us, speaking the love of Christ into our lives.
As Lydia spoke to Paul, “Come and stay at my home.” May we too, who abide in Christ, invite the Holy Spirit to come and stay in our home.
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