A few short hours before Jesus went to the cross, He talked with His disciples about the frustrating, uncertain, and scary path they were about to embark upon. In these chapters, recorded in John, He seeks to preach to them as a prophet, minister to them as a priest, and command them as a king. We too are on a frustrating, uncertain, and scary path…my prayer for you is that the words of our prophet, priest, and king will encourage you:
A new command I give you, love one another. (John 13:33)
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God believe also in me (John 14:1)
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. (John 14:16)
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit apart from me you can do another. (John 15: 15)
So with you: Now is your time of grief but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy. (John 16: 22)
Encourage, Challenge, and Equip 