Scripture: John 16:25–33
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”
29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”
31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV)
Observation:
Jesus is letting His disciples know that even though they may scatter and leave him alone, He is never alone for His Father is with Him.
Application:
Just as the Father is with Jesus and He is never alone, the Holy Spirit is with us and we are never alone.
Prayer:
Dear Lord and God, thank you for always being with us in every trial and trouble. We are never alone and that brings us great peace. Amen.