“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you
“I will return.” Okay, General Douglas MacArthur actually said, “I shall return.” The sentiment is the same, however. He said it to the Philippine people in 1942, when he was forced to flee during WWII. Such was his strength of character, among other attributes, that the people trusted him and awaited his return, which he did in 1945. The disciples of Jesus just celebrated Passover with him. He began to say things, seemingly getting them ready for life without him. He promised the Holy Spirit would come and be with them. He also said he will come to them. He will return. Then everything he said would make sense.
There are few words from Jesus more comforting than, “I will.” Jesus did indeed leave them, via the cross, the empty tomb, and the Ascension. He did indeed keep his promise of God, the Holy Spirit. When he says, “I will come to you.”, we can believe it. Because he lives, we can face tomorrow, because we will live. That day will usher in many things; our new body, our crown, and our eternal life of worship. Best of all, we will know all about hard topics, like the Trinity and the attributes of God, praising him forever and ever. Hallelujah!
Dear Lord, thank you for the comforting words, “I will”. Thank you for the hope that comes from knowing you will return. May we worship you forever and ever. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church