Read John 16:5–33
"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." John 16:7 NKJV
* * *
The disciples were still trying to grasp what Jesus was
telling them. He was preparing them for the frightening, sorrowful days ahead
when they would be scattered in fear. He said, "Therefore you now have
sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no
one will take from you." (16:22)
At one point, the men thought they understood; they said,
"See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we
are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question
You. By this we believe that You came forth from God." (16:29–30)
Jesus replied, "Do you now believe? Indeed the hour is
coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will
leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.”
(16:31-32)
The disciples would indeed be scattered, but they would be gathered
again, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and made into the foundation of a church
that would turn the world upside down.
* * *
Lord, I see from the lives of these men that I don't have to
understand all that You are doing in the world. I just have to trust that You
are the Son of God who has taken away my sin, and promised a fruitful, abundant
life, by the power of Your Holy Spirit.
* * *
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have
overcome the world." John 16:33 NKJV
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