He Will Not Leave Us

“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”--John 14:18

I don’t think there are more comforting words anywhere in the Bible. This simple phrase has given me strength and hope in so many different times in my life.  It is so beautiful to know that our Savior made a way that we could be comforted and have Him with us, especially through the hardest times of our lives.

When Christ is about to the end of His life, He lets the disciples know that He will not leave them without comfort and hope. He teaches them about the Holy Ghost. He tells them that the Holy Ghost will be the spirit of truth to them and will comfort and abide with them. Christ told His disciples that the Holy Ghost would bring things to their remembrance that He had taught them. He would offer them peace.

The disciples were able to continue their missions after the Savior left because of the Holy Ghost. By bringing things to their remembrance and by helping them teach they were able to help many people. It is widely said that “the spirit converts. I think that this was the case with the disciples. If they wouldn’t have had the Holy Ghost, I don’t think a whole lot of work would have gotten done.

The Holy Ghost has been there in circumstances that I might not have even realized.  There are times when I know that the still small voice has directed me in the way that I should go. I cannot think of a personal experience where the Holy Ghost has done this amazingly great story, but I have a collection of small stories. Just in my everyday life I know that he is there directing me. When my grandparents were in a bad accident and I was miles and miles away I felt totally helpless. I wanted so badly to be nearer and be able to help them, just to see them. I remember calling the temple and having them put on the prayer roll. Immediately, I felt a calming come over me and reassured me that everything would be alright. I am very thankful for the Holy Ghost and the role he has played and continues to play in my life. I’m so very grateful for that amazing gift.

"Peace I leave unto you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." --John 14:27