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John 16 – Do you want to know the future?

Mar18

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the Gospel of John! 😊 Today we’re diving into Chapter 16. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word brings encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

Do you want to know the future?

Jesus has already given us a gift that reveals what we need to know. You don’t need to seek out a soothsayer or a medium. What you need to understand the future is found in John 16.

Let’s look at what Jesus says:

[7] But here’s the truth: It’s to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away the Divine Encourager will not be released to you. But after I depart, I will send him to you. [13] But when the truth-giving Spirit comes, he will unveil the reality of every truth within you. He won’t speak on his own, but only what he hears from the Father, and he will reveal prophetically to you what is to come. [14] He will glorify me on the earth, for he will receive from me what is mine and reveal it to you. [15] Everything that belongs to the Father belongs to me—that’s why I say that the Divine Encourager will receive what is mine and reveal it to you. (John 16:7, 13–15 TPT)

Jesus shares a profound truth in these verses: it is actually to our benefit that He leaves, because once He has gone, the Divine Encourager—the Advocate, the Holy Spirit—will be released to us. This gift is not merely a consolation, but rather an essential part of God’s plan for our lives.

Jesus is very specific about what the Holy Spirit will do for us. When the Holy Spirit comes, He will:

  1. Reveal the truth. The truth about who Jesus is and who we are in Jesus. For example, when the enemy attacks us with lies—telling us that we are not children of God, that God does not love us, that we are unworthy—the Holy Spirit steps in to reveal the truth. He reminds us that we are loved, precious in God’s sight, and that we belong to the Father.
  2. Reveal what is to come. Not only does the Holy Spirit reveal truth, but Jesus also said that He would speak to us and tell us what He hears from the Father. The Holy Spirit does not speak on His own authority. Instead, He communicates what He hears from the Father and from Jesus. Jesus clearly states that the Spirit will reveal to us what is to come.

That is why the question arises: do you want to know the future? If your answer is yes, then what you need is the Holy Spirit. He is the revealer of secrets, disclosing what is to come to those who walk in relationship with Him.

The Holy Spirit comes to us when we give our lives to Jesus Christ. He is the promised gift indwelling us.

Although the Holy Spirit is available to us, we must open our hearts and allow Him to work in our lives. The Holy Spirit is gentle; He will not force Himself upon us. We must make ourselves available so that He can move freely within us.

If we do not spend time with Him, how can He reveal things to us? If we do not study the Word of God, what truth will He remind us of? If we do not spend time in prayer and fellowship with Him, how will we recognise His voice? Relationship requires time.

So I ask again: do you want to know the future?

If the answer is yes, then draw closer to the Holy Spirit. Spend time with Him. Let Him lead you. Allow Him to have His way in your life.

Scripture tells us in Romans 8:14 that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.

There must be a leading, and we must be willing to follow.

When we do, we will begin to see the Holy Spirit revealing truth to us—guiding us, preparing us, and even showing us things that are to come.

My prayer is that the Holy Spirit would indeed indwell every part of us. He will freely have His way in our lives and we will yield to His leading and way. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Thank you so much for joining me in our study of John 16. I would love to hear from you—what stood out to you most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments so that we can continue growing together in faith. 💛

John 14 – Obedience: The Language of Love

Feb9

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the Gospel of John! 😊 Today we’re diving into Chapter 14. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word brings encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

​Chapter 14 opens with a direct command from Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” He follows this immediately with a call to action: “Trust in God; trust also in me“ (John 14:1NLT).

​It is telling that by the time we reach verse 27, Jesus repeats this exact sentiment: “…So don’t be troubled or afraid.” He deeply understands our human frailty; He knows our natural tendency toward worry and anxiety. Yet His solution remains the same. He doesn’t just suggest we stop worrying; He commands us to shift our gaze. The remedy for an anxious heart is total reliance on Jesus—the one who holds the power to transform our circumstances.

​In verse 4, when Jesus tells the disciples they know where He is going, Thomas admits, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going.” It is fascinating—and perhaps a warning to us—that after three years of daily ministry, the disciples still didn’t fully grasp His destination.

​It is possible to be around Jesus and still not truly know Him. When Philip asks Jesus to “show us the Father,” Jesus’ response is almost heartbreaking: “Have I been with you all this time, and yet you still don’t know who I am?” (v. 9). We must be careful not to become so “familiar” with the idea of Jesus that we miss the living truth: Jesus is not simply a guide pointing us toward God—He is the destination. He is the full and perfect revelation of the Father. He is the only way to the Father—no shortcuts, no alternatives, and no other path.

​Jesus makes it clear that our relationship with Him is demonstrated through more than mere words. Throughout this passage, He consistently links our love for Him with our willingness to obey His commands. This isn’t a burdensome requirement, but a natural outcome of genuine affection. As The Passion Translation puts it: “Loving me empowers you to obey my commands” (v. 15).

​All too often, we perceive obedience as a weighty obligation. Yet Jesus challenges this, showing that true love for Him energizes us to follow Him. This invites an honest reflection: Is my love for Jesus visible in the way I live? Am I actively choosing obedience, or have I settled into “comfortable disobedience”? It is not enough to simply declare “I love you, Jesus”; those words find their integrity in our actions.

​Fortunately, we aren’t left to muster this strength on our own. Jesus promised He would not leave us as orphans. He promised that the Father would send an Advocate—the Holy Spirit.

​The Holy Spirit is essentially Jesus Himself indwelling us, saving us from our limitations, revealing truths we cannot see alone, and empowering us to live above the power of sin. He is our Helper, Advocate, and Comforter. When we think we have everything figured out, we limit His work. But when we yield, we become a true dwelling place, a temple for the living God.

​As we conclude our reflection on John 14, take a moment to consider what the Lord is speaking to your heart. Is there an instruction you have delayed because of fear or uncertainty?

​Remember today that you have the Holy Spirit as your divine advantage. You are not required to rely on your own strength to obey. You can lean fully on Him to empower you. In the words of Jesus: “Do not let your heart be troubled.” Trust in Him, lean on the Spirit, and let your obedience be the visible evidence of your love for Christ.

​ Thank you so much for joining me in our study of John 14. I would love to hear from you—what stood out to you most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments so that we can continue growing together in faith. 💛