#GeraldsDevotional
Promises of Jesus
Promises of Jesus
As the time of the earthly ministry of Jesus was about to come to and end, He could see the anxiety building in His disciples. He freely told them of the things that were going to happen soon and they struggled to understand. When they did understand, it troubled them.
You see, they suffered from nearsightedness. The parts of what the LORD was saying that they could understand made them focus only on the problems that were at hand. Because of these imminent problems, many in this world would celebrate and rejoice openly because they would think
that evil had won out over good. This thought troubled the disciples.
But Jesus knew what they were thinking and that their hearts were troubled. He also knew how this story was going to end. He saw the troubles and the changes that were surely coming, but He also knew of the
But Jesus knew what they were thinking and that their hearts were troubled. He also knew how this story was going to end. He saw the troubles and the changes that were surely coming, but He also knew of the
tremendous blessings that were waiting on the other side for everyone who had followed Him. With this foreknowledge, He made them promises. Jesus knows what is on our hearts today and if we listen closely to Him, He is still making promises.
Sadness Will Be Turned to Joy
16 “In a little while you won’t see me anymore. But a little while after that, you will see me again.”
17 Some of the disciples asked each other, “What does he mean when he says, ‘In a little while you won’t see me, but then you will see me,’ and
16 “In a little while you won’t see me anymore. But a little while after that, you will see me again.”
17 Some of the disciples asked each other, “What does he mean when he says, ‘In a little while you won’t see me, but then you will see me,’ and
‘I am going to the Father’? 18 And what does he mean by ‘a little while’? We don’t understand.”
19 Jesus realized they wanted to ask him about it, so he said, “Are you asking yourselves what I meant? I said in a little while you won’t see me, but a little while after that you
19 Jesus realized they wanted to ask him about it, so he said, “Are you asking yourselves what I meant? I said in a little while you won’t see me, but a little while after that you
will see me again. 20 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. 21 It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is
born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world. 22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. 23 At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you
will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. - John 16:16-24
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