One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at
Jesus' side… John 13:23
Personal Thought:
I have to confess,
there was a time when I thought John was somewhat bragging or pompous by saying
this. However, through the years of my
journey and coming to understand His love for me more and more, I realize John’s
comment was one of security. He was
secure of the love Jesus had for him and therefore he could say with a sincere
heart, he is the one whom Jesus loved.
His statement wasn’t
pompous or conceit, rather it was one of assurance. Assurance of who he was, of who Jesus said he
was, and he was fully secure of his identity.
How assured are you
to say, I am the one who Jesus loves? If
it’s uncomfortable or shallow in any way, than time is needed to spend with
Jesus in prayer and meditate on his words.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, Heavenly Father, thank you
for you have called us to you. I pray for
assurance of who you say we are, that we too Father, could say with
a sincere heart, I am one whom Jesus loves, may these words sink deep into the
heart. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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