John 14:25-31

True peace from the Lord -- John 14:25-31: Jesus had spent over three years teaching the apostles concerning the will of God. Now the Father would send the Holy Spirit as a Comforter, Strengthener, or an Advocate. The Holy Spirit would cause the apostles to remember everything that Jesus had told them. Jesus did not want the apostles to be worried or afraid so He promised them a peace unlike anything that the world could give. Jesus told the apostles that if they really loved Him they should be glad He was going back to the Father. These things that Jesus was telling the apostles were to help them have strong faith. Jesus' death was essential but He did not want it to be a stumbling block to their faith. Jesus warned them, "The ruler of this world is coming; but he has no power over me." This could refer to the Roman government but more likely the reference is just to Satan himself. Satan is the prince of the power of the air. (Ephesians 2:2) He is the god of this world. (2 Corinthians 4:4) Through Jesus Christ Satan's kingdom would suffer defeat. Jesus said, "I obey my Father, so that everyone in the world might know that I love him." Will you do the same?