One of the great expressions of love that a person can give to their loved ones is to prepare for their own death. Although many people know this, it is often a hard thing to do. Recorded by John, in 3 chapters of His Gospel, is our Lord’s preparation of His disciples for His departure. He wants them to feel loved, not abandoned. He wants them to feel confident, not fearful. He wants them to be joyful, not discouraged.
This day of His departure has been something that He has anticipated since the Wedding of Cana in John 2:4. Again in John 7:30 and 8:20 we read of “his hour that had not come yet.” In our passage of study this “time-stamp” is evident in the words of Jesus. Note:
1. “16 A little while.” Present Sorrow Turned to Joy.
2. “23 In that day.” Prayer Directly to the Father, through the Son.
3. “26 In that day.” Positiveness of the Father’s Love
4. 32 Behold, the hour is coming.” Peace that Christ has Overcome the World.
