Simon Peter asked him, “LORD, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” John 13:36
There it is. The promise of eternal life, ‘but you will follow later.’
Jesus has moved out of the public eye, celebrated the Passover meal with his closest friends, modeled humble servitude and is now preparing them for the next several hours, the darkest moments earth has ever known.
Soon the Old Testament prophecies these men have been taught since childhood will be fulfilled. The mysteries of the universe are scattered like puzzle pieces, but it’s all about to come together. Except there’s one problem. These twelve men cannot see the whole picture. There is no photo on the box to guide them. Jesus understands their confusion and worry. Only faith will see them through. They will be heart broken, frightened, weak in body and spirit, doubtful and alone. Jesus wants to leave them strong so He gives them faith, hope and love.
History has shown that it was all they needed. For the believer, satan was rendered powerless, the church was born and flourished.
The world has changed a great deal, but for the faithful this one thing has not: WE WILL FOLLOW LATER.
Have a great day!
Gretchen