The Good News for followers of Jesus is that it only gets better and keeps getting better. There may be some down times but the long term outlook continues to be on the up side. The reason is because our inabilities are God’s possibilities. The journey with Jesus is designed to change us as we go on this amazing adventure.
We are nearing the end of our journey through the book of John with a couple more chapters to go. We will continue to be focused on the purpose of this blog as we continue to use it in helping us to apply His Word in our life. I’ve found it to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are keeping me accountable to daily Bible reading and study.
We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. Questions for Reflection will stimulate thought and offer ideas for applying biblical principles at work, at home, and in all we do.
Also, the concepts presented in God’s Perfect Timing offer ideas for using our time wisely and the lessons of God’s Plan for Us gives a method towards making an impact in the world in which we live.
For the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through John 17-19. Life can be a challenge but we have all we need because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Available is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. The love displayed on the cross changes everything because we receive boldness, courage, and strength to take on each challenge of each day.
On the journey through John 17, noted was that Jesus showed us how to be the perfect team member by sharing His power from Father God with us. All believers can stand together as team members, and nothing can defeat us because there is total victory over the evil one. This day, we are one in Christ Jesus and He is glorified as we walk the path side by side together.
From John 18:1-27 is a lesson on courage. Jesus was not afraid at all when they came to arrest Him and taught by example. He knew what the future held, yet He was on a mission and had the courage to follow through. He faced His enemies in order to fulfill His purpose which was to suffer in this world in order to set you and me free.
As explained in John 18:28-40, God has given everyone a purpose. Jesus came as king of our spiritual realm to provide spiritual riches for each person. Pray that you know your purpose and affirm others as they pursue their important place in His kingdom.
Continuing the journey through John 19:1-16, noted is that our greatest strength comes from God because of Christ. A power is available that can move mountains, calm storms, and bring us through. Jesus carried the weight of the world on His shoulders, and He will carry us too.
Reading about Jesus’ finished work in John 19:17-30, explained is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out in the Scriptures. He demonstrated poise under tremendous stress as His life was freely given up as the sacrifice for you and me, so the debt of sin was paid.
After Jesus died on the cross as noted in John 19:31-42, the next day was Sabbath, so the Jewish leaders wanted to remove all the bodies left on the crosses. They asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down (v. 31). When they came to Jesus, He was already dead, so they didn’t break His legs. To make sure He was dead, the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear (v. 34).
This fulfills the scriptures written in Psalm 34:20!
He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
What was written in the Old Testament many years ago was fulfilled as recorded in the Gospel writings. The crucifixion of Jesus was on Friday and His body had been laid in a tomb. At this point, the disciples were downcast, and the mood was, “can’t get worse than this”. Continuing the journey through the Bible over the next few weeks, it starts to get better.
Silhouette of jesus on the cross against a sunset sky
A thought after reading John 19 about the crucifixion is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out in the Scriptures. Our greatest strength comes from God because of Christ. A power is available to move mountains, calm storms, and bring us through.
Jesus demonstrated poise under tremendous stress as His life was freely given up as the sacrifice for you and me so the debt of sin was paid. What was written in the Old Testament many years ago was fulfilled as recorded in the Gospel writings. Let us celebrate today as we approach all the activities of our day with the joyful awareness of God’s ability to bring a victorious finish.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6
Discovered in “The Law Greater Than The Law Of Gravity” is that what was written in the Old Testament many years ago was fulfilled as recorded in the Gospel writings. Witnesses in a court room put their hands on the Bible and swear to tell the truth.
The witness of our faith in Jesus as the Truth is like the song by Avalon says, “Solid As The Rock”. More solid than Newton’s law of gravity so this day with God, smile and feel assured.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 
