As the crumbs of unleavened bread and the bones of the roasted lamb sit unnoticed on the table, the disciples try to make sense of Jesus’ departure. Jesus assures them that they will not be orphans. But these grown men have left behind their families and their trades to follow Jesus. They aren’t going to be taken in by rich benefactors. They rightly sense that without Jesus, they’ll be vulnerable. Their hearts thump in their chests as they anticipate poverty, shame, and social exclusion. Jesus encourages them not to be troubled or afraid. But they’ve run with Jesus as religiously devout mobs attempted to stone their rabbi. If Jesus only plans to reveal himself to the disciples, then what will be their fate when even the people of God are hostile to God? So, the other Judas asks a question: "How could it be that you will show yourself only to us but not to anyone else? It doesn’t add up." They’re considering that in the near future, Jesus plans to go away. Now, he tells them that the ruler of the world is coming. Their anxiety spikes. Their spiritual enemy may have no power over Jesus, but what about them? It’s like soldiers hearing that WWIII is about to break out, and their commanding officer says he’ll be heading home. Jesus is telling them to leave the safety and warmth of their dinner to head into the night toward an unknown destination. But he will not be returning with them? How does this make sense? They feel lightheaded, but it isn’t from the wine. Their breathing gets shallow, their hands get dry, and they notice they’re sweating in all the wrong places. Looking into the eyes of his scared, confused friends, Jesus doesn’t give them the doctrine of peace, but his own peace. He meets their anxiety of being left alone by pledging to come to them. The role he has played in their life will continue as the Father sends the Spirit of truth to be their advocate. Not only is Jesus going to make an eternal home for us, but the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are coming to make their home in the disciples’ lives now. Jesus’ answer to spiritual loneliness isn’t necessarily an electric energy we can feel. It’s his personal presence. So, he asks us to believe. We want a God who shows up in dramatic ways. But God takes up permanent residence in ordinary human lives. The Spirit isn’t a consolation prize; he is the prize. “Get up; let’s leave this place.” After all these promises, Jesus stands and walks toward the cross. He doesn’t keep them safe in the upper room. He calls them into the dark with him. Jesus invites us to be with him so that we can follow him in his mission.