Lenten Readings: John 14

Lenten Readings: The two-year Bible reading plan puts the Gospel accounts of Luke and John right between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Whether you're doing the reading plan or not, you can follow along on the blog and read daily meditations based on the accounts of Jesus, whose life and death we remember and cherish during this season of Lent. Check back every day starting on February 14 and until Easter Saturday.

Saturday, March 24, 2018
READ John 14
MEDITATE on John 14:17, "the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you." How often do you think of the Holy Spirit? How often do you count on the Holy Spirit being with you?

REFLECT
Jesus tells his disciples some pretty straight warnings about what is to come. Our path through much of the trials to come is revealed by the Word of God. We are taught right from wrong, and we are given God's Word to guide us, as long as we obey it.

But along with that Word, is the Helper, the Holy Spirit! This makes Christianity different from other religions. We're not just given a rule to follow and then judged by how well we follow. God dwells within us to help us to know the Word and to follow it.

This transforms us, and gives us an intimate relationship with God. The challenge and question for us is this then: are we paying attention to this Helper who is with us? Or are we ignoring God's very presence with us.

PRAY

Pray for attentiveness and openness to how the Spirit is at work in your life. God reminds us of right from wrong, and how to receive and share God's love. Pray for daily sensitivity to God's leading. Pray for a will to follow!