Today's readings are Proverbs 13.1-25 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Prov.+13.1-25 ) and John 14.18-31 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=John+14.18-31 ).
Are we guilty of saying, "when Jesus was with the disciples" as if he is no longer with his disciples? I expect nearly all of us have taken that attitude. If only Jesus were here, he'd know what to do, so we would too. But what is Jesus' promise in John 14.18 and following? Jesus promises that he will be with his people, that he brings life, understanding, rejoicing, and confidence. Jesus promises that in fact he is not bound by evil but has overcome.
Truly Jesus is with his disciples. Since the ascension he has never left us. Jesus is present with those who believe. Let us therefore take confidence in his presence and the validity of all his promises. Let us rejoice in our Lord who has triumphed over sin and death. Let us seek out Jesus, the living Word of God who brings wisdom and understanding (the Greek word for "word" also means account or reckoning and hence orderly understanding). Let us look to Jesus, the way, the life and the truth. Let us walk in the presence of the living Lord who has promised that he will be with us always. We are not alone.
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