HEAL - God's Heart for Healing in JohnПримерок

The Comforter Has Come 

We could study the last few chapters of John for the rest of our lives and there would still be more treasures to find. For instance, look at the life-changing instructions Jesus gave in John 14:1 when Jesus looked into the eyes of those at the supper table and said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me.” Imagine sitting there. If we turn our face toward Him, He’s speaking the same words to us. He’s telling us to rely on Him, believe His promises, and to NOT be stressed out! These are not the cliche words of our family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc - these are the words of JESUS CHRIST, the One who IS before the beginning of time and IS throughout eternity. He’s a reliable and capable source upon whom we can surely rely!  

Later in the chapter, Jesus lets us know that He is also providing the ability to do what He has said for us to do. When we feel so overwhelmed that is seems impossible to “believe, trust, and not worry” we must remember that He has provided Himself as Holy Spirit to enable us to do so. He gives us the promises AND the ability to trust in the promises.

In verses 23-24 we find another priceless principle. Jesus told them that if they loved Him then they would obey His teachings, and as a result He and The Father would dwell with them. Having our Heavenly Father dwell with us would certainly improve our quality of life, wouldn’t it? So, we should follow His teachings. But, can we follow His teachings if we haven’t read them? Not really. Simply put, in order to have a constant relationship with the Father and the Son, we must study and apply the teachings of the Word.

QUESTIONS:

1. When I feel that I’m far from God, or that He isn’t even listening to me, could it be that I have not been spending time in His teachings? 
2. How much time each day do I spend learning (and “doing”) the Word’s teachings compared to my other daily activities? How can I find or make more time to spend with Him in prayer and in the Word?
3. Do I believe Jesus’ promise that He will dwell with me if I obey His teachings?