John 14: 15-26
What a beautiful portion of information and promises.
"If you love me you will keep my commands" (vs 15); "The one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me" (vs 21); "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word...." (vs 23)
Wow! That's very straightforward! In addition to those verses Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit!
Vs 16: "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is the Spirit of truth." Vs 26: "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you."
Intertwined in those verses are other tidbits that are informative, including Jesus' declaration that he will not leave those who love him as orphans - he will return! Because HE lives, we will live also. What a wonderful portion of both promise and clarity!
Late yesterday I learned of the passing of a longtime friend. Our kids were primary playmates in their younger years and the memories are numerous! In her case, I cannot cry over her passing - at least not right now. She had Alzheimers and the last time I saw her in August 2023, she did not appear to know me, though she remembered my husband, so perhaps it was just that my name didn't ring a bell. Anyway - that is when I cried my tears. I had lost my friend, but it took until now for her body to give up on living. There is never a good time to say goodbye, but no one would ask her to live in the fog Alzheimer's brings. Memories of earlier years will keep her alive for all who loved her - and the good thing we all hold onto is knowing where she is. It is a race we all run, and everyone who hears "Well done" as they cross the Finish Line is a winner!
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