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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 told you.

John 14:26

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Someone beside you

The Greek word here is Paraclete: older translations say Comforter, newer ones Advocate. Literally: someone called to your side. A helper, an advocate, someone who stands by you.

Jesus promises that the Spirit will remind the disciples of everything he has said. The Gospels themselves were born from that remembering. What you are reading today was kept by that Spirit.

Question for today

Where do I need someone beside me today?

Prayer

Holy Spirit, Advocate and Comforter, come and stand beside me. Teach me, and remind me of what Jesus said, just when I need it. Amen.

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