Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Acts 1:1-11
by: Ashea West.
At times when we experience loss, we do not know how to move on. The disciples had experienced the loss of their leader and had to go through that mourning period. In this passage, Christ had returned and was telling them that He was going to be leaving again—which meant another mourning period for them. He knew the task ahead was daunting and that they would need additional help. This is why He gave them the Holy Spirit. He did not send them out into the world to fight for themselves. He gave them the Holy Spirit as a comfort, advocate, and protector. Even in the midst of great loss, know that Jesus never leaves us. The paraclete is with you; do not be afraid.
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