Thursday, March 01, 2007

Today's Devotion - Promises at the Lord's Supper

The Gospel of John provides us with more information about the Lord's Supper. In chapters thirteen through seventeen, John shares the detailed words and actions of Jesus with us as Jesus eats the Lord's Supper with His disciples. Jesus' words are filled with instruction, promise, warning, and prayer.

One of the great promises in this section of Scripture comes from John 14:25-27 (provided below). Here, Jesus promises His disciples that the Holy Spirit will come to be their teacher, their Counselor, and their peace. As the disciples face an uncertain future, Jesus promises them that they will not be alone, but that the presence of Almighty God will be with them.

Read the words of John 14:25-27 today. Receive them as words of promise in your own life. Remember that Jesus has sent the Holy Spirit to guide you in the truth and to fill your heart with peace. Therefore, you do not have to live in fear of the uncertainty of the future. Instead, you can face the future knowing that the Holy Spirit will be with you to guide you in your walk with Jesus Christ.

John 14:25-27 - New International Version
14:25
"All this I have spoken while still with you.
14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.