HEAL - God's Heart for Healing in JohnSample

“If”

In addition to the promise we highlighted yesterday, in this chapter, Jesus told His disciples: “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” That’s astounding - go read it again! He continued, “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love...and My complete joy will be in you.” His “complete joy” seems like something all of us could use! Jesus explained how we can experience our best lives with these instructions - abide in Him, know His Word, and do what the Word says.

Keep in mind that becoming a child of God only required our belief in Jesus Christ as our Savior. That’s it - genuine belief! But, being able to live out our lives taking advantage of all the privileges of being children in His Kingdom often comes with conditions. Notice that both promises in today’s reading begin with the word “If”? It’s a tiny word with huge consequences. It seems to boil down to this: Do I really believe what He said, and if I do believe what He said, am I willing to follow His instructions? Assuredly, if we comply with His instructions, He will uphold His end of the promise. Bottom line: remain in Him by being in His Word.

QUESTIONS:

1. How would it benefit me to spend more time with the Word than I do with social media, watching TV, or tending to my favorite hobby?
2. What is stopping me from experiencing my best life and complete joy?
3. Am I willing to try Jesus’ promises by fulfilling the conditions?