Daily Scripture:

Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”

“Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:29-33)

Daily Reflection:

Finally, the penny drops. Jesus’ friends understand who he really is and where he comes from. All should be well – but is it?

Jesus doesn’t seem to think so. He predicts that they will soon all leave him alone, run away scared and confused, as the events of Good Friday unfolds; his arrest, sentencing to death and crucifixion. But he doesn’t want them to be overcome in their despair, he wants them to have peace and take heart, and to know that he is not alone, as his Father is with him.

He wants the same for us, for you and I, that we should take heart, even if in the world we have trouble. He has overcome the world, won the victory for us - take heart!

Revd Ylva