Comforter

Ok, so this one seems rather ironic after falling down the stairs today, smashing my ankle and landing really hard on my backside on the cold, hard floor of my garage. So, let's see what we can learn about our Comforter. :)
First off, what does a comforter do? Is someone who comforts you merely feeling sympathy for you and allaying your fears about something? Or is it more than that? Though feeling sympathy and lessening the intensity of someone's grief is a big part of comforting someone, Jesus takes it to the next level.
John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you." Helper is also considered Comforter. This refers to the Holy Spirit. So, the Holy Spirit is our comforter permanently. How cool is that? So, since Jesus is not here on earth with us, He sent us the Holy Spirit to be with us all the time, as our comforter, our helper, our intercessor. This is how Jesus takes comfort to the next level. When we need comfort, or sympathy, anything, our friends and family will fail us. They can't possibly be there for us 100% of the time. But, if you're saved, you are constantly in the presence of the greatest comforter there is. So, let that be a reminder that the first thing you should do when you've had a fight with your parents or a friend, when you got a bad grade, when things are falling apart, go to God. Go to your ever present help in time of need.