Join me for my next Message the series, "Last Words: The Last Supper Discourses in the Gospel of John," "Not On Our Own."

The second great secret of the Kingdom that Jesus shared with His Disciples in these Last Words was the truth that even though there would be opposition (see last week's Secret Number One) they would not face the opposition alone. The Advocate, Counselor, Comforter and Friend, the Divine Holy Spirit would be alongside them to assist them with the work of the Mission Jesus was leaving to them. Yes, many in the culture and religious offices would hate them because of the message of the Gospel but the Holy Spirit would be their constant companion in the journey to assist them in the tasks.

In this passage, Jesus reveals the three essential things the Spirit would perform in order to complete the Mission through them.

1. He would pronounce guilt upon the world.

2. He would provide guidance to the Disciples

3. He would proclaim glory to the Father through Jesus

As Believers, we must always remember that it is not our task to create conviction in the sinner. Our only task is to allow the Spirit to lead us into the truth of God and use that truth to witness to the reality of what real faith in God can do for a lost soul. Only the Spirit can convict but we do play a vital and essential role in the work of Salvation. We bring glory to God by allowing the Holy Spirit to use the Word He has revealed to us to bring about the ultimate saving of souls.