The Helper You Didn’t Know You Needed
May 27, 2025 - Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
John 16:5–11
Have you ever been stuck—not knowing what to say, what to do, or how to pray? Like you're trying to live your faith, but it feels hard, confusing, or even lonely?
Jesus knew this would happen. That’s why He promised to send us someone—someone real, powerful, and always present. Someone who’s got our back, walks with us, and helps us from the inside out.
That Someone is the Paraclete.
Yeah, it’s a strange word. But it’s beautiful once you get to know it. Paraclete means “called to help” or “called to your side.” In other words: a true helper, defender, and friend.
Jesus Himself is the first Paraclete. He prays for us before the Father, and never stops interceding for us. But in today’s Gospel, Jesus says there’s another Paraclete coming—the Holy Spirit. And He says something kind of surprising: “It’s better for you that I go, so I can send Him to you.”
Wait—better than having Jesus right next to you?
Yes. Because the Holy Spirit doesn’t just walk beside us—He lives within us. He’s God’s voice in your heart. He’s the one who brings peace when everything feels chaotic. He’s the one who reminds you what Jesus taught, helps you pray when you don’t have words, and gives you courage to stand for truth.
Paul says the Holy Spirit even prays for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). Think about that—God Himself praying inside you when you feel overwhelmed or unsure. That’s powerful love.
And the Spirit doesn’t just help believers. Jesus says the Holy Spirit also works in the world—convicting it of sin, justice, and truth. That means even when the world seems lost or indifferent to God, the Spirit is still at work—shining light, stirring hearts, whispering truth. The Spirit reminds the world that rejecting Jesus is the root of sin, that Jesus was truly innocent and righteous, and that evil doesn’t win—because the “ruler of this world” (Satan) has already been judged and exposed as a liar.
So what does this mean for you?
It means you’re never alone.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
You don’t have to be perfect, strong, or brave all the time.
The Spirit of God is with you. Inside you. For you.
The next time you feel stuck, afraid, or unsure, you can simply pray:
Come, Holy Spirit. Renew my heart. Renew this world. Be my guide.
And He will.
Because He’s the Helper you didn’t even know you needed—but then you will never want to live without Him.