This is a new and glorious day to prepare our heart and mind. To gain precious insight from reading John 16:1-11, take in instructions on how to accomplish today’s tasks, and apply our faith for a purpose. Spirit inside will guide with the steps to take as we seek to glorify God by doing what He wants us to do and living the way He wants us to live.

In today’s passage, Jesus discusses with the disciples about the future as a warning. They needed to be prepared for what would happen. That the world would want to kill them. The world persecuted Jesus and his followers because the world didn’t accept His teachings about sin and righteousness and judgment. About repentance and grace.

He would no longer physically be with them, but would send the Advocate, the Counselor, or Holy Spirit who would lead them in the future. Jesus said the Counselor will take his place. From heaven, the goodness of God will flow and reside inside their soul. The indwelling Spirit will be available to believers at all times to teach, guide, and help them apply their faith.

Thank You for this day Lord for the opportunity to gain precious insight from Your Word and the chance to act on this insight for Your glory and our joy. Give us the wisdom Lord along with the discipline to live by this wisdom in all we do. In Jesus’ name, amen.