“But when the Spirit of Truth is come, He will guide you into all the Truth;…” John 16:13
Our scripture this week comes as Jesus and the Disciples were on their way to Gethsemane. The Disciples were trying to comprehend that their teacher would be leaving them physically very soon. Their hearts were filled with fear and sadness at what was to happen. They couldn’t imagine how they could do without His daily guidance, fellowship and their daily interaction with their teacher.
Putting His personal concerns aside he was thinking of them, John tells us. Jesus had taught them to live in the Love and Light of God; filling their hearts so full of these True vibrations that there was no possible way the shadow of fear or sadness could remain. That is not to imply that these thoughts will not try to intrude in our heart and mine from time to time. But imagine his frustration with this entire situation and these kind of thoughts must have been on his mind too when he made the statement, “Father, forgive them…” Not only did Jesus forgive his prosecutors but he was also forgiving his Disciples.
We would put forward here today, that these same emotions and vibrations are being showered upon the people who live in fear and sadness, all people, in today’s world. This same forgiveness is yours and mine NOW. Shall we step out of the shadows and into the Light as we accept fully this treasure of forgiveness? Shall we listen in the stillness of our heart for the Guidance of the Spirit of Truth? Wondrous answers to our Prayers are promised. Shall we accept NOW? This is not just an Easter lesson, and we how to convey that because it covers all of life every day. We all have shadows, fears, sadness cross our path from time to time. The good news is that there is Guidance available, but we must ask and prepare to receive. Shall we take that step forward into the bright future of unexpected blessings as we consciously live in the Light?
Maybe in the confusion and loose of people and things today, that we have grown to love so dearly, we are being called to take that step with positive resolution and high purpose. The help we need, the guidance we crave is available. Sometimes we just need to be ready, be prepared to receive. Like Jesus we have the ability to go within the depths of our own fear, sorrow, pain to comfort someone else, who perhaps is still searching for those same things. Even in our acts of helping we will find direction for ourselves. Be Happy!
Perhaps you have grown into the habit of thinking your abilities are short. We say that your abilities are unlimited. Simple look at the word which is calling for your action; ability. Break that word down and you will surely see the unlimited possibilities. Take it personal; A- Bility. You have the a-bility to accomplish all that is within the Law of God; that is the Love and Light of God’s creation. In doing so our task is to establish Harmony and remain in Harmony as we go about our a-bilities. God is; I am. In the stillness of your being you will find the guidance required and be prepared to accept it in unlimited, expanded quantities in your person efforts. Expect no limits in God’s Light. Expect nothing less than big!
Our chosen scripture was not just a promise to the Disciples but a promise for all who will accept today, NOW. Be Still and Know.