The Holy Spirit is our Advocate!
An advocate is defined as a person who takes any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—
17 the Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.
18 “I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, bereaved, and helpless]; I will come [back] to you. AMP
It is vital that we understand Who The Holy Spirit is in our individual lives. We are not left to our own devices in dealing with adversity. If we will truly rely on and trust in The Holy Spirit, He will counsel, strengthen, and stand by us in everyone and everything we confront.
25 “I have told you these things while I am still with you.
26 But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.
27 Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
Are you at peace when circumstances present themselves before you? If not, you should assess your trust in The Holy Spirit.
I was unexpectedly sued in a frivolous lawsuit several years ago involving a business transaction. I had to hire a law firm to represent me. My lawyer instructed me to keep absolutely quiet and she would represent me in dealing with the court. I was livid due to the needless time and money required to defend myself. However, I kept my mouth shut and allowed the expert advocate to represent my interests. The judge dropped the suit and the person who brought the suit later apologized. I forgave him. Even when we purpose to live a problem-free life, adversity happens.
Jesus again spoke in John chapter 16:
7 But I tell you the Truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to you [to be in close fellowship with you].
8 And He, when He comes, will convict the world about [the guilt of] sin [and the need for a Savior], and about righteousness, and about judgment:
9 about sin [and the true nature of it], because they do not believe in Me [and My message];
10 about righteousness [personal integrity and Godly character], because I am going to My Father and you will no longer see Me;
11 about judgment [the certainty of it], because the ruler of this world (Satan) has been judged and condemned.
12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear [to hear] them now.
13 But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the Truth [full and complete Truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future].
14 He will glorify and honor Me, because He (the Holy Spirit) will take from what is Mine and will disclose it to you.
When you understand the importance of the ministry of The Holy Spirit, you will come to fully rely on Him in all that you do. What would be the result if all believers on earth at this time fully relied on The Holy Spirit? Would we be involved in endless wars? Would our economy be in better shape? Would there be a decrease in crime and hunger? Can you see why the adversary is against the ministry of The Holy Spirit just as he was with Jesus when He walked the earth?