Today we read John 16. Do not be surprised if life is difficult, even though you now believe in Jesus Christ. In verse 33, Jesus teaches that we will have difficulties in life. But He also explains that He has overcome the world, in which Satan has so much power. He also gives you the ability to believe in Him–even if you are being persecuted for your faith.

Today we read John 15. Our Lord Jesus Christ explains the He is the vine are you are a branch on that vine. Apart from Him, you can do nothing. But He has given you the gift of faith, and so you are connected to Him and draw all your strength from Him. How amazing and how wonderful!

Today we read John 14. In one of the most important verses in this chapter, Jesus declares that He is the way and the truth and the life (verse 6). Praise Jesus that He allows you to believe in Him, so that He can show you the way, teach you the truth, and grant you eternal life.

Today we read John 13. The most important section here is in verses 25-30. The most important thing is not the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, but the Lord’s Supper that Jesus shares with the disciples. This meal, in which He gives them His true body and true blood for the forgiveness of their sins, is described in more detail in Matthew 26:26-20, in Mark 14:22-25, and in Luke 22:14-23. This is the same Lord’s Supper that Christians take today in church. We pray for the Christians in countries in which it is currently not possible for them to be baptized and receive the Lord’s Supper–that they would someday soon be able to receive these gifts of Jesus Christ!