John‬ ‭14‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”

Can you think back to a time before you knew Christ Jesus as your personal savior? Or when you were new to having a relationship with your Heavenly Father? I grew up in a divided home. As my mom grew in her faith, she would take us to church. Meanwhile, my dad didn’t get saved until after I was married. It wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I chose to ask Jesus into my heart as my personal savior. This was a radical life experience for me. Not long after I was married my Dad asked Jesus to live in his heart and be his personal savior.

Non-believers want the peace that we have as Christians. This doesn’t mean that we have to be perfect and always have it all together, but people notice how we respond and react to times of crisis, trouble, or confusion. We don’t always have a billboard to give us answers and show us the way we should go. We do have a Holy Spirit that dwells in us. He will give us peace in our direction. A peace that transcends all understanding as we read ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

We also read in today’s Gospel that God gives us the Holy Spirit as our advocate. As parents, we are advocates for our children. It is comforting to know that as children and adults, we always have our Heavenly Father advocating on our behalf.

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your son, Christ Jesus to save a sinner like me. Thank You for being my advocate. Help me to shine Your light so that others want to experience Your perfect peace. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Bonus: The Peace Playlist by Hillsong