SCRIPTURE: John (NIV) 13:1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2 The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;
OBSERVATION: The time had come for Jesus to complete His assigned task. It was not 30 years away; it was not 3 years away; it was not 3 months away; it was today! He knew this was His to do. He was responsible for completing the Father’s plan. He knew He had been sent for the suffering and dying on the cross. And He knew that when it was over He would be returning to the Father!
That knowledge strengthened Him and kept Him moving forward, even though later He would pray, that this might “pass from him.” (Mark 14:35)
APPLICATION: Knowing this world is not my home, knowing I too will be going to my Heavenly Father, knowing that this is my assignment, and it will not last forever—such knowledge serves to keep me faithfully moving forward.
Knowing “It will be worth it all when we see Jesus” encourages me through hard times—even through all times. The good and the bad things all work together for good! (Romans 8:28) Andre Crouch sang, “Through it all, through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God…I’ve learned to depend upon His Word.”
PRAYER: Lord, I believe that you have not given me anything to do that does not work for my good and your glory. When I look back from heaven’s point of view, I will see you have always been at work in my life. You have been with me through it all. Amen
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