I will go and send you an advocates

That is a promise of profound comfort and power—the pledge of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, Helper, and Comforter. It is the promise of His presence within and alongside us.

Here is a poem on that faithful promise.

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The Promise of the Advocate

Do not let your hearts be troubled, do not fear, Though I ascend,I will be near. In a different,deeper, truer way, I will not leave you orphaned,I will send…

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever—” (John 14:16)

Another—One just like Me, With the same heart to set you free. Not a mere force,a vague command, But the very presence of God’s hand.

Advocate—He stands beside, When in the tempest you must hide. He pleads your case with groans too deep, When sorrow rocks your soul to sleep.

“…the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” (Romans 8:26)

Helper—He is strength within, To conquer self and resist sin. He guides your path,He speaks the truth, He guards the heart of age and youth.

Comforter—He draws so near, To gently wipe away the tear. He breathes the peace that stills the storm, And makes a wounded spirit warm.

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:26)

So I will go. But wait, receive, This gift I give,so you’ll believe. Not left alone to strive and yearn, Until the day I shall return.

I go. I send. He will arrive, To make My resurrection life A burning truth inside your breast— Your everlasting,holy Rest.

Go now, and in His power be, My witness to the ends of earth,for Me. You are not alone.The Advocate is sent. And in His strength,your will is bent To do the works I started here, With your divine Companion near.