Peace

N.T.#792 "Peace"

May 7, 2026 

John 16-Part 4

I have overcome the world. (verse 33)

LET IT GLOW 

Going through a tough time? You can have peace. Read on to find out how.

As the time for Jesus' cross quickly approached, He stated that the disciples would scatter then. Peter and John would watch from the background. Others would run for their lives. Basically, everyone would be afraid for their own life and leave Jesus alone. (Yet, He was not alone since the Father was with Him.) (verse 32)

Jesus was sent from the Father, is in the Father, and would return to the Father. The Son and the Father are one. (Tony Evans)

It was all in God's plan in order to provide salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. 

Isn't it easy to have strong faith whenever we aren't challenged? It's easy to declare our faith in God while among Christians in church. It's harder to live it out in the world, surrounded by unbelievers. 

LET IT GROW 

Jesus wasn't telling His guys to fill them with fear, but so they might have peace in Him. (verse 33) We can't know if we truly have peace until conflict strikes. A Christian's peace is found in our connection to Jesus Christ based on His work. (Evans)

How can we courageous and faithful, with peace during tribulation? 

Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (verse 33c)

The world may beat us down, but we can live with bold faith because Jesus is the sovereign King over the world. He has defeated sin, Satan, and death. Amen!

Jesus can overrule our earthly circumstances. So we must abide in Him and His Word and Spirit abide in us. Surrender to God's will keeps us in His will. 

Jesus accepted the disciples' statement of faith, even though He knew what lay ahead for them. We know their words and lives soon matched as they grew in faith, even to the point of death. Jesus takes us through the same process. 

How well are we living out what we say and believe about Jesus?

LET IT GO 

Help us deny our self, take up our cross, and follow You, King Jesus.

Show us we are not alone in our struggles, Lord.

Bless us with Your peace today.

To You be the glory forever. 

Jesus Prayed For Us

 N.T.#793 "Jesus Prayed For Us"

May 8, 2026

John 17

LET IT GLOW 

How long do we pray?

This entire chapter John wrote is what Jesus prayed. He prayed for all who would follow Him, you and me, as well as the disciples.

For what did Jesus pray?

• God be glorified and Jesus be glorified (verse 1)
• Eternal life for believers (verse 2)
• Believers know the Only True God and Jesus (verse 3)
• God keeps (guards, watch over) believers in a wicked world (verse 11)
• Unity (verse 11)
• None compromise with the wicked world (verse 12)
• Jesus' joy be fulfilled in them and us (verse 13)
• God's Word given them (verse 14)
• Protection from the evil one (verse 15)
• They are not of the world (verse 16)
• Sanctification (holiness) (verse 17). 

Jesus asked for unity in harmony and love as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are united.  He desired the disciples and us to be protected by keeping us connected to our holy and righteous Father. Also, Jesus prayed we would be protected from Satan and the worldly ways.

LET IT GROW

In verse 17, Jesus prayed we would be sanctified, set apart, through God's Truth, His Word. Jesus prayed for the church and future believers in Him. He wants us to be complete. 

In verse 24, Jesus desires those given to Him will be with Him and see His glory, 

Dear one, do you believe in Jesus as God's Son, the Way to heaven, the Truth, the way of life? 

[Resources: Liberty Bible Commentary, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary, Life Application Study Bible)

*Please pray for the blog, for someone is trying to prevent my posting through typing here.

LET IT GO

Help us stay in unity with You, Jesus, and Christians.

Do You Believe?

 N.T.#791 "Do You Believe?"

May 6, 2026 

John 16-Part 3

LET IT GLOW 

Christ told His disciples He was going away in a little while, but then they would see Him. I'm sure that was confusing to them. They would wee while the world would rejoice. However, their sorrow would turn into joy because of the resurrection of Jesus.  (verse 20) 

Jesus reassured the guys He would see them again. The Holy Spirit would produce a permanent joy. (verse 22)

Jesus used the example of the pain in childbirth and joy the child brings to the mother. The pain in insignificant to her by that time. 

LET IT GROW 

When that day came, it would be impossible for the disciples to personally ask Christ for things. 

Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. (verse 23)

Jesus intercedes for Christians in prayer to the Father through the name of the Son, Jesus Christ. When the Spirit came, Christ would reveal the Father plainly. 

The Father answers our prayers because He loves us, because we love Jesus and believe in Him as Savior. (verse 27)

Don't know who said this, but what a profound statement in made in verse 30:

... this we believe that Thou camest forth from God. (verse 30)

Friend, do you believe in Jesus as God's Son?

LET IT GO

Whatever my lot, You are still my God.

It is well with my soul.

I trust in God my Savior.

You will never fail.

Holy Spirit

N.T.#790 "Holy Spirit"

May 5, 2026 

John 16-Part 2

LET IT GLOW 

Who is the Holy Spirit?

What does Jesus till us about the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit

• He guides in all truth. (verse 13)
• He does not speak of Himself.*He speaks of what He hears.
• He reveals things to come. future revelation. 
• He glorifies Jesus. 
• His revelation is from Jesus. (verse 14)

Jesus' personal sacrifice shows us His priority was to love us. Opposition is hard to deal with. 

The Holy Spirit guided the guys as they wrote the Scriptures. We are able to understand it through the Holy Spirit's working. 

LET IT GROW 

The disciples didn't get what Jesus was speaking about-His leaving and returning. We should not get upset if we don't understand what Jesus is doing in our life. After all, His first disciples were confused and Jesus was right there with them. Keep pursuing Him.

We know Jesus was speaking about His death to His disciples. Then He would rise from the dead and appear to them in His resurrection body. Joy would return to them.

LET IT GO

Are we listening to the Holy Spirit?

Get Ready

N.T.#789 "Get Ready"

May 4, 2026 

John 16

LET IT GLOW 

Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure. The trial of their faith was coming, so Jesus wanted them to be prepared. Yet, the did not understand at the time. 

Being a disciple of Jesus means:

• hatred so strong that they put you out of the synagogue;
• when they kill you, they think they're serving God;
• they reject God and Jesus.

How hard it is when family or friends reject your faith, love, and witness. 

Sorrow filled the disciples' hearts because Jesus was soon leaving them. Yet, Sunday was coming-the resurrection of Christ.

LET IT GROW 

It was necessary for Jesus to leave. Had Jesus not gone away, the Comforter would not have come. (verse 7) The Holy Spirit is our intercessor and consoler. 

The work of the Holy Spirit is to convict sin. We are not righteous, no not one, so we get convicted of it. 

Been under conviction lately? Does it bring repentance?

LET IT GO

We let go of pride and humble ourself before You, HOly God.

Need Comfort?

N.T.#788  "Need Comfort?"

May 1, 2026 

John 15-Part 8

LET IT GLOW 

Needs some hope today? some comfort? The Holy Spirit gives strength to endure the unreasonable hatred and evil in our world and the hostility many have toward Christ. This is especially comforting for those facing persecution. 

Jesus gives two names for the Holy Spirit-Comforter and Spirit of Truth. 

Comforter refers to intercessor; advocate; consoler. 

He helps, encourages, strengthens, intercedes for us to the Father. 

The Spirit of Truth points to the teaching, illuminating, and reminding work of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit ministers to both the head and the heart. 

[Resource: Life Application Study Bible]

Be careful that suffering does not bring doubt. Are we relying upon the Holy Spirit today?

LET IT GROW 

We need to rely upon the Holy Spirit to supply wisdom, abilities, and courage. He provides for believers to faithfully bear witness of Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm and proclaim the divine truth. The only way to heaven is through faith in Jesus as Savior.

Are we standing firm on our faith in Jesus?

Don't run away; don't back off. 

LET IT GO 

Let the Comforter intercede for you and console you.

Love and Hate

N.T. #787 "Love and Hate"

April 30, 2026 

John 15-Part 7 

LET IT GLOW 

Who are we to love? Jesus said it twice in this chapter. We are to love one another. (verses 12, 17) This is a command, not an option. The world hates us because Jesus chose us out of the world.

Then Jesus turns to the subject of hate. It is so hared when someone shows hate toward us, isn't it? We want everyone to love us, but they won't because we represent Jesus and His love.

Hate means to detest; love less. 

Hate occurs 8 times in the rest of this book. 

What does Jesus teach about hate?

• The world hates us because Jesus choses us to be in the family of God. (verse 19)
• He that hates Jesus hates God, too. (verse 23)
• Jesus performed works that should have caused those in the world to believe in Him, but they did not. (verse 24)
• The world hates Jesus and God. 
• They hated Jesus without a cause. 

When we stand up for God's commands and Word, we should expect a reaction of hate, not love shown to us by those in the world. That doesn't make it any easier, though, does it. Love your enemy and do good to them, pray for them.

LET IT GROW

Jesus didn't hurt people, He helped them. He told them the truth. When it gets tough, remember the Comforter is only a prayer away. We are not alone. Jesus will send the Spirit of Truth to bear witness of Jesus. (verse 26)

The Holy Spirit helps us witness and proclaim the gospel. He gives us direction, convicts us of sin, gives us strength. 

LET IT GO

Holy Spirit breathe on me until my heart is new.