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John 14:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever.

Later on in this passage Jesus reveals that the "comforter" is the Holy Spirit. Jesus knew He was about to be crucified. Picking His last words deliberately Jesus spoke about the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is very important in the life of a Christian. The more we know about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, the fuller our lives will be. The closer we will be to having "heaven on earth".

Let's take a closer look at the role of the Holy Spirit.

Comforter - A comforter will strengthen, invigorate, cheer, enliven, console, to give new vigor, to relieve from depression.

Counselor - One who is authorized to advise another for directing judgment or conduct. One who gives counsel in law.

Helper - One that aids or assists. One that furnishes or administers a remedy. To relieve, to cure or to alleviate pain or disease.

Intercessor - One who pleads in behalf of another.

Advocate - One who pleads the cause of another in a court of law.

Strengthener - That which increases strength, physical or moral.

Standby - One that stands near ready to take action in a time of need.

Call upon the Holy Spirit. He is always there. Ready, willing and able.

Speak the Word: Holy Spirit you are my comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener, and standby. I am developing my relationship with you.