Today I would like to challenge you to read the Upper Room Discourse, John, Chapter 13-17. These chapters are some of the most meaningful, powerful and life-transforming in the entire Bible. I become lost in pondering these passages.
For example, a couple of weeks ago one of my prayer clients asked me, “How to do feel closer to God. How do I feel and know His Presence?”
Great question. We all want to know.
The Holy Spirit immediately responds and I hear, “The Upper Room.” Meaning the answer was given by Jesus to the disciples in the Upper Room.
I opened my Bible to John, chapter 15. Immediately verse four jumps out at me: ABIDE IN ME.
I share this statement with my pray-ee. They ask the obvious question, “How? What does this look like?”
I said immediately, “It’s all right there. How to abide follows in that passage…
Look up verse nine.
Be curious about the Lord’s Words. Listen to what the underlying messages might be.
Read these chapters and ask Jesus questions. Example: Jesus what does it mean to abide. What is the full function of the Vinedresser? Jesus, when you say I may be full of joy, what does that look like? How do I get there?
Allow the Lord to really speak to you through His Word this Easter. There is something special for those who linger in these passages this week.
Hallelujah…. HE IS RISEN. JUST AS HE SAID.
Thoughts in the comments? Love, Lynn
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