It's very easy to fall into the pattern of thinking the Bible is God's instruction book, the place where God gives the rules we should live by. Look in today's readings at the commands God gives. But also look at the promises God gives. Our Lord makes commands, indeed. But he makes tremendous provision. Jesus promises that he will be with us. He also promises the ongoing fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Our Lord does not leave us without his personal presence to enable us to do all that is necessary. As you read, you might have noticed the number of descriptive statements, especially in John 14, where Jesus tells what his disciples are. Recall the difference between being told what we are and being told what we are to do.
Lord, may we live before you, fulfilling your descriptions of what we really are in you. As we live in you, may we be blessed sometimes to see ourselves doing what you have commanded, simply because of what we are in you.
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