This Sunday, Pastor Greg begins a message titled “The Paraclete: His
Presence” from John 14:15–27. Jesus promised that His followers would never
be left alone—He would send the Holy Spirit, our Helper, Comforter, and
Advocate, the One who comes alongside us and dwells within us. God’s
presence is not simply something to understand intellectually; it is
something we are called to recognize and respond to. Throughout Scripture,
people responded differently when confronted with the presence of God—some
moved toward Him with worship and surrender, while others ignored,
resisted, or withdrew. The same choice remains before us today. When the
Holy Spirit makes His presence known, our response should be to move toward
Him, yield our lives to Him, and welcome His work within us. As we learn to
recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit, our walk with Christ becomes
deeper and more fulfilling, because in His presence there is fullness of
joy.