John 16:5-11
But I told you not these things from the beginning, because I was with you. And now I go to him that sent me, and none of you asketh me: Whither goest thou? But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to you that I go. For if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you: but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he is come, he will convince the world of sin and of justice and of judgment. Of sin: because they believed not in me. And of justice: because I go to the Father: and you shall see me no longer. And of judgment: because the prince of this world is already judged.
Jesus explains that His departure will make way for the coming of the Holy Spirit. What initially seemed like a loss would become a blessing for the disciples. Often, God’s plans unfold in ways we do not immediately understand. This Gospel encourages us to trust His wisdom even when circumstances seem confusing. The Spirit helps us recognize God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Through faith, we learn that God can bring good from every situation.