Joh 14:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Jesus says this Comforter is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see him or know him; but you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you (John 14:17 ). The Holy Spirit works in a spiritual way, teaching truth and strengthening faith from the inside. The world cannot receive the Spirit because it does not recognize or understand him. People who only love the world cannot accept the Spirit. Even the powerful and wise of this world miss the things of God (1 Corinthians 2:8, 12 ). The Spirit’s comfort and teachings seem foolish to them. However, the disciples know the Spirit because he is already with them and will live inside them. They have already experienced his power, which helped them leave everything to follow Jesus and gave them strength in hard times. This is a unique and special gift, only for those who truly follow Jesus. The Spirit’s presence is lasting and close, like light in the air or sap in a tree. He brings deep, quiet comfort that the world cannot understand. This is a precious gift for everyone who loves and fears the Lord .

‏ John 14:17

v. 17: Jesus says this Comforter is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see him or know him; but you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you (John 14:17 ^a). The Holy Spirit works in a spiritual way, teaching truth and strengthening faith from the inside. The world cannot receive the Spirit because it does not recognize or understand him. People who only love the world cannot accept the Spirit. Even the powerful and wise of this world miss the things of God (1 Corinthians 2:8, 12 ^b). The Spirit’s comfort and teachings seem foolish to them. However, the disciples know the Spirit because he is already with them and will live inside them. They have already experienced his power, which helped them leave everything to follow Jesus and gave them strength in hard times. This is a unique and special gift, only for those who truly follow Jesus. The Spirit’s presence is lasting and close, like light in the air or sap in a tree. He brings deep, quiet comfort that the world cannot understand. This is a precious gift for everyone who loves and fears the Lord.