When the ministry of Jesus was rolling and there seemed to be no end in sight, He told His disciples that He had to go but He would not leave them alone (John 16:7). He didn't say, "I want to keep and eye on you guys, you have a habit of getting into trouble and doing dumb stuff so I'm going to leave and send you "The Punisher" to keep you guys in line," and neither did He say, "I have to make sure you don't mess up my plan so I am going to send "the Controller." No, Jesus said He was sending one like Himself, a helper, a councilor and a reminder.
The Lord is not looking to punish or control you, He is looking however to empower you and walk with you to navigate this great freedom He has given us. The word tells us that it was and is for FREEDOM Christ has made us free and He wants to help us navigate that freedom and if we mess up or miss it along the way He is there to come along side and call out the best in us.
How do you view the Lord, Punisher or Helper?
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