You’re Not Alone


John 16:7
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”

Several times throughout John 16, Jesus used the words, “these things.” These things that Jesus was talking about were what they would face when He left them. Jesus knew that His time on Earth was short, and He wanted to prepare them so they would continue on after He was gone.

The greatest comfort that Jesus gave the disciples is that they would not have to go through“these things” alone. He told them in the verse above, “…if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” Jesus assured them that the Holy Spirit would help them as they faced each of “these things.”

The same Holy Spirit Who was given to the disciples is still available to you. You don't have to go through life trying to face “these things” alone. God’s Holy Spirit is there to help you through“these things” and to guide you in what you need to do. There are four specific areas where Jesus shows us we are not alone because His Holy Spirit is with us.

First, you are not alone when your own turn on you. Verses 1-2 specifically shows that there will come times when those nearest you will turn on you. God’s Holy Spirit is there to help you not to be offended when your own turn on you. One of the greatest battles you will fight in your life is to not become bitter when those close to you turn on you. The only way you will overcome the offense is through the comfort and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Second, you are not alone when you’re attacked for truth. Verse 3 shows that the day will come when you will be attacked because you stand for truth. The encouraging thing you can count on is that the Holy Spirit will be there with you as you go through the attacks. He will guide you to keep you from making the wrong moves during those attacks. You don't have to feel all alone because you are not alone; the Holy Spirit is with you.

Third, you are not alone when you’re filled with sorrow. Verse 6 shows us that there will be times when sorrow fills our heart, but thankfully the Holy Spirit is there to comfort us through our times of sorrow. Whatever sorrow has filled your heart today, let me remind you that the Holy Spirit is there to comfort you. Whether sorrow comes because of loneliness, death of a loved one or adverse circumstances in life, the Holy Spirit is there to help you through your time of sorrow.

Fourth, you are not alone when you’re carrying heavy burdens. Verse 33 reminds us, “…In the world ye shall have tribulation…” The word “tribulation” is talking about the pressures the world puts upon you. You don't have to face the world’s pressures alone because the Holy Spirit is there to help you overcome the world. When the world attempts to put pressure on you to change, you have the power of the Holy Spirit inside you to help you overcome the world.

It all comes down to one thing, you must yield to the Holy Spirit so that He can help you through “these things.” You can try to do “these things” alone or you can realize that the Holy Spirit is there to help you. Whatever you are facing today take comfort in knowing that you are not in it alone. The Holy Spirit is there to help you if you will allow Him to do so.