The Adventure of Following Christ

Picture this: Jesus is having one of those heart-to-heart conversations with His disciples, the kind where you know something big is about to happen. He looks at them with infinite love and says, "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now." It's like a master teacher who knows exactly when his students are ready for the next lesson. Jesus isn't holding back because He's stingy with truth - He's being the perfect pedagogue, understanding that some revelations require preparation, maturity, and the right moment. How beautifully this shows us that following Jesus isn't about cramming for a spiritual exam, but about growing into a relationship where we can handle deeper mysteries of faith as we mature in love.

The promise of the Spirit of truth is perhaps one of the most exciting verses in all of Scripture. Jesus essentially tells us, "Don't worry, I'm not leaving you hanging!" The Holy Spirit becomes our divine tutor, guide, and constant companion who will "guide you to all truth." This isn't just about getting the right answers on theology tests - it's about living truth, breathing truth, and becoming people who embody truth in our daily lives. The Spirit doesn't speak on His own authority but reveals what belongs to Jesus, making our Lord present in every moment. It's like having the ultimate spiritual GPS that not only shows us the way but actually empowers us to walk it with joy and confidence.

What strikes me most beautifully about this passage is how it reveals the perfect harmony of the Trinity working for our good. The Father gives everything to the Son, the Son shares everything with the Spirit, and the Spirit reveals everything to us. We're invited into this divine conversation, this eternal exchange of love and truth. When we follow Jesus, we're not just signing up for a moral improvement program - we're entering into the very life of God. We become heirs to the entire treasure of heaven, not because we've earned it, but because Love Himself has chosen to share His inheritance with us.

Today's Gospel (John 16:12-15) should inspire every Catholic's heart with excitement about evangelization. We have the Spirit of truth living within us, constantly revealing the treasures of Jesus Christ! How can we keep this joy to ourselves? Following Jesus means becoming conduits of this same Spirit who longs to guide others to all truth. We don't evangelize from a position of superiority but from overflow, like someone who has discovered an incredible treasure and can't help but share the good news. The Spirit who guided the apostles is the same Spirit who guides us today, making every Catholic a missionary, every conversation a potential encounter with divine truth, and every act of love a proclamation that Jesus is alive and actively working in our world.


©2025 James Dacey Jr.

"But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming." - John 16:13

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