But very truly, I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
(John 16:7 NIV)
The disciples were filled with grief as Jesus shared the news that He would be leaving them. How would they cope if He suddenly disappeared? Jesus explained that the Holy Spirit (Sarayu) could not come if He stayed. Over the past three years, they had become accustomed to spending quality time together. The Holy Spirit (Sarayu) would be their Comforter and Counselor. He (Sarayu) would guide them into all truth and correct their course when they went astray.
God’s presence lives inside every believer! When Jesus was on earth, He could only be in one given place at a time. Today, we have the benefit of the indwelling Holy Spirit (Sarayu). What a privilege to have the Holy Spirit as our sure compass; He always responds to our prayers and faith. Let us all continually listen to the guiding voice of the Holy Spirit (Sarayu) and follow the lead we are given.