Day 45
Today’s reading: John 14:18-31
Love and Obey
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Love and Obey 〰️
Reflections
Why does Jesus choose to reveal Himself only to those who love Him? At first glance, this might seem unfair—almost as if others are at a disadvantage. But that’s not the case at all!
Think about how you feel when a stranger offers you unsolicited advice. You’re likely to dismiss it without much thought. Now, if the same advice comes from a parent or someone you deeply love and trust, you’re far more inclined to listen—even if only out of respect. The same principle applies to our relationship with God. If someone does not love or trust Him, they will not feel compelled to obey Him.
God is not a time waster—He knows the hearts of people. He understands that those who do not love Him will not heed His words, so He does not force revelation upon them. For God, intimacy always comes before manifestation. He desires a relationship with us before anything else. And that intimacy is expressed through obedience to His words. The key to experiencing a deeper revelation of Christ is simple: love Him and obey His words. This was Jesus’ response to Judas—“If you want to see Me, you must first build intimacy with Me.”
Study Questions
According to this passage, what conditions must be met for Jesus and the Father to make their home in us?
Identify and explain at least two roles of the Holy Spirit as described in this chapter.
In John 14:27, Jesus contrasts the peace He gives with the peace the world offers. What are the key differences between the two?
What did you learn about God’s nature, His ways and His will from today’s reading?
Highlight
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” John 14:26 ESV
