In my writings I have shared how Jesus promised to the disciples before his crucifixion that he would send another Counselor, the Spirit of Truth, to be with them forever. This he would do when he returned to the Father after his resurrection. I wish to share some verses from the Book of John 14 that address this promise and indicate its application to each of our lives in our time.
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
The NIV from which this is taken includes an explanation: “These [things] depended on Jesus’ going to the Father, because they are works done in the strength of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus would send from the Father.” Jesus goes on to say, I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.