Day 2171– The Gospel of John – 34- Three Key Words That Keep Us Going – Daily Wisdom

Published: Aug. 10, 2023, 7 a.m.

Welcome to Day 2171 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom The Gospel of John – 34 – Three Key Words That Keep Us Going – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 10/09/2022 The Gospel of John – Part 4 Confirmation Of The Word – Three Key Words That Keep Us Going   Today we continue our series on the Good News according to John the Apostle. Last week, Jesus taught us the functions of the Holy Spirit, both within believers and in the World. In John 16:15, Jesus said, All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” Our scripture for today is John 16:16-33, starting on page 1679 in the Pew Bible. Jesus shows us the Three Key Words That Keep Us Going. Follow along as I read.  16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” 17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” 18 They kept asking, “What does he mean by ‘a little while’? We don’t understand what he is saying.” 19 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’? 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. 25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.” 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.” 31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own