"Master, then what happened that you will reveal yourself to us
and not to the world?"
Jesus answered and said to him,
"Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him,
and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
Whoever does not love me does not keep my words;
yet the word you hear is not mine
but that of the Father who sent me.
"I have told you this while I am with you.
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit
whom the Father will send in my name --
he will teach you everything
and remind you of all that I told you."
REFLECTION
This line in the Gospel stood out to me, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him”. To me, I understood this to mean when we love Jesus and keep His word, not only are we loved by the Father, but both Jesus and the Father make their dwelling within us through the Holy Spirit. It's a beautiful promise of God's presence and guidance in our lives.
However, the challenges of relying on God, especially in the face of difficulties, are real. How many times do we push God to the sidelines thinking we can handle things on our own or instead find distractions in other worldly pursuits to ease the hurt?
Turning to God amidst the craziness of life may not always be our first instinct yet, it's precisely in those moments of chaos and uncertainty that turning to God can bring the greatest peace and clarity. This Gospel passage reassures us that we don't have to face these challenges alone. It involves seeking His will in every decision, trusting His guidance even when it's difficult, and leaning on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and strength. Ultimately, relying on Christ means surrendering our will to His and allowing Him to dwell within us, guiding us every step of the way.
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