Jesus’ Pre-Cross Crash Course

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Jesus’ Pre-Cross Crash Course
by Joni Eareckson Tada
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you.”   
John 16:13-14
Have you ever crammed for a “now or never” exam? On the Bible? Unless you’re a seminary student, probably not. But suppose you were thrust into such a situation? You’d probably panic.
That’s no doubt how the disciples felt the evening they enjoyed the Last Supper with the Lord Jesus. Up until the end, the evening had been warm and personal — there was even that touching moment when Jesus washed their feet. But the mood shifted when Jesus spoke those strange words to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” Judas left and from that point on, the tone of the evening changed. It was as if the Lord realized He had pressing things to say and only a short time in which to say them.
He spoke about vines and branches, peace and persecution. So much packed into those few hours! How would the disciples remember it all? Jesus knew their dismay. But the Lord also knew that everything would become clear. That’s why He promised them the Holy Spirit. The Spirit would be teacher and guide.
Are you any different from the disciples? Not really. Sometimes you feel that God is pouring million-gallon truths into your one-ounce brain! But the Spirit will help you to understand. He will bring God’s Word to your mind and memory, making all things clear.
Almighty God, today help me to remember that, in time, You will make known to me everything I need to understand. I welcome You, Spirit, as my teacher and guide.
Blessings,
Joni and Friends
 
 
Taken from Diamonds in the Dust
Copyright © 1993
By Joni Eareckson Tada
Published in Print by Zondervan, Grand Rapids
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version.
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