Genesis 24 relates the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah.
Abraham was old.
He made a servant take an oath to find Isaac a wife,
The servant found one in Rebekah.
But when it was time to leave, Rebekah’s family wanted her to stay for several days.
The servant sent by Abraham refused.
Genesis 24:56 (NRSVue) - But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the Lord has made my journey successful; let me go that I may go to my master.”
Rebekah’s family did not want her to leave.
But it was to their advantage that she did.
In John 16, Jesus discusses the role of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus reminds his followers that He must leave.
He explains that it is to their advantage that He depart.
Only in this way could they receive the Holy Spirit.
John 16:7 (NRSVue) - Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.
The Holy Spirit remains the most mysterious aspect of the Triune God.
God, The Father, creates.
Jesus, The Son, redeems.
The Holy Spirit works to make us holy.
It is hard for us to fully understand and appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
But Jesus promised the presence of the Holy Spirit is necessary for us.
May we set aside the noise and distractions in our lives.
In doing so, we are enabled to tune into the Spirit’s guidance,
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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