Jesus Sent an Advocate to Help us

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—“ John 14:6 NIV

In a story published by BRL Sunday, it was reported that David Roche, a trail runner and coach from Boulder, made history last Saturday by running the Leadville 100-mile race in 15 hours, 26 minutes, and 34 seconds, breaking a 19-year-old course record in one of the nation’s oldest ultramarathons. Roche, a two-time national champion in sub-ultra distance trail running, had never competed in a 100-mile race before Leadville… The previous Leadville 100 course record was set in 2005 by Matt Carpenter, who completed the race in 15 hours and 42 minutes… Roche thanked everyone who supported him, especially his wife, Megan, an epidemiologist, coach and advocate for runners. Megan was part of David’s support crew during the race, which took place on their 10-year wedding anniversary. “She’s the best coach in the world, and I’m sorry for making her work on our anniversary,” Roche wrote on Instagram.

And you know, when it comes to having an advocate that will ‘crew’ us and never leave our side, Jesus comforted the disciples (who were no doubt upset by the revelation that Jesus would be leaving them shortly) by telling them that “another advocate” would soon come to help them and would be with them forever. This helper, known as the Holy Spirit, came to them at Pentecost just as Jesus promised to continue the work Jesus did by taking up permanent residence in their hearts—supporting them, coaching them, comforting them, teaching them, and leading them along the right path. Do you just love that or what? 

So in your pursuit to the finish line, be sure to follow the only Advocate with a perfect and unbreakable course record of wisdom, guidance, and faithfulness my friend. By trusting Him with your whole heart, you will run the race well and reap eternal rewards for doing so. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to live inside us and provide us with everything we need to live a holy life. Lord, please cause us to understand what a priceless gift this is that we might lift up thanksgiving and praise to You each and every day. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!