Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter – John 16:16-20
Today Jesus told his disciples: “For a little while you will
not see me, but after a while you will see me.”
The disciples looked at one another and asked: “What does Jesus mean
when he says he is going to the Father?
Is he going to leave us for a time?
And how much time is a little time?
The disciples were confused by Jesus’ words.
Jesus knew they were upset and he realized that they had
many questions they wanted to ask Him.
He said to them: “I know you are wondering what I meant when I said:
“You won’t see me for awhile but after awhile you will see me.” He then adds: “Yes, you will cry and be sad,
but the world will be happy. You will be
sad, but later your sadness will become joy.” The disciples were even more
confused by these words. What he
saying? What did His words mean for
them?
The disciples did not understand that Jesus was appointing
them to be the messengers who would carry His words and teaching to the whole
world. At this point, they were afraid
of Jesus disappearing once again. Jesus
was empowering them and calling them to share his message of love and salvation
with the people of the world. Jesus
promised that He always would be with them, although it would be in a very
different way.
At times, we may not understand Jesus’ instructions to
us. We may become confused and afraid. However, if we trust in Jesus, His plan for
us will unfold and we will sense that Jesus is walking beside us and guiding
us! Today and every day, may we pray for
one another that we will trust Jesus in all things.
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