S(John 16:7) Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.
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Living--eating, sleeping, traveling, and conversing--with the Christ seemed to be the clearest advantage. Having Him depart seemed like the greatest, the cruelest disadvantage. Still, Jesus knew more than what seemed the most obvious gain. His complete wisdom and foreknowledge was only a part of His divine nature. God is also love, which was part of why He had to depart.
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So why couldn't Jesus have stayed and sent His Holy Spirit anyway? Perhaps because when I depend on real-time encounters with people I trust, I tend to postpone decisions and avoid (in some cases) being responsible. I'm afraid that if Jesus were still here in the flesh, I'd postpone life and maturity--I'd depend on "adequate" conversations with Him. Jesus was right--we need His ever-available Holy Spirit more than a touchable flesh (until we get to Heaven).
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Lord, Your demonstration here on earth taught me how approachable and good You are. Your Holy Spirit teaches me how constantly available You are. Thank You.
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