4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 16:16-33 & 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. (John 16:20)
I remember the birth of our first son. We were really looking forward to it. When we got to the hospital…my wife was in pain and said, “I can’t do this!” What do you say at that moment? Because I’m so good with words, I just said, “well you kinda have to” lol. I had no idea how that felt or what she was going through. The feelings, emotions, movements and the pain. As labour progressed, the pain increased. She was in quite a bit of pain. It was hard to observe and especially not being able to do anything. And of course harder for her to go through. But we both knew that she had to go through this pain to deliver the baby. Going through the pain was part of the solution. No pain, no gain.
In this part of the story, Jesus shares what is coming. He talks about His own death. He knows He has to face it. He needs to die, to be able to conquer death and sin. He has to go through all that in order to prevail. And even after His resurrection, life will be hard. But He promises light at the end of the tunnel. Joy as an overflowing river. What a promise!
Please watch and read this part of Jesus’ story carefully and accept the truth within yourself. The best is yet to come.
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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