January 11, 2014
Dear Families,
We have been looking at Jesus last important words to His
disciples. The disciples are confused, troubled and sad by what Jesus is
saying. He has told them that He is leaving them. They have given up
everything to follow this great teacher and future king. They had
expected an important role in Jesus future kingdom. They had not
expected that He would leave them. Jesus seeks to comfort them by
telling them where He is going and He promises to send a special helper
to guide them in their life.
In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.â€
Jesus makes it clear that if a person wants to be with God, they must
follow Jesus. If a person wants to know truth about God, they must get
to know Jesus and if a person wants to experience life forever with God
they must believe in Jesus.
In John 14:16 Jesus says, I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever.â€
Jesus clearly tell the disciples that they will not be left alone,
but will have a Helper from God who will be their partner and assistance
them as they live their life and continue to give the message of Jesus
to the world.
These promises are for us today as well. Take
some time this week to talk with your children about where Jesus is
(with His Father and our Father in Heaven preparing a place for us), and
if they know how to follow Him there someday (John 14:6) Ask them if
they would rather have Jesus here on earth with them, like the disciples
did, or if they would prefer His Holy Spirit living within them? (There
is no right answer). Talk with them about how the Holy Spirit can help
them today?
Things are building to the climax of John's Gospel with the trial,
crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Thank you for faithfully each
week reviewing these lessons with your children to reinforce the great
truths in God's word.
Nancy and Severn
