Quilt or Comforter

Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about. The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt." Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about. He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."

The concept and work of the Holy Spirit has been a very difficult and often avoided topic in many Christian churches. I am not sure why it is harder to understand the Holy Spirit than it is God the Father and Christ the Son?

All I know is that Jesus promised him: But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.*

I want a Comforter. I need a comforter. Jesus promised to send Him and I am glad. May I be open to His work in my life that I may be righteous. May I realize my sin and repent. May I not be among the condemned because I have obeyed the Master and let His Spirit guide my life.

*The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (electronic ed.) (Jn 16:7-11). Grand Rapids: Zondervan.