João 13

João 13

Meyer - John 13:36–37 Thou canst not follow Me now; but thou shalt follow afterwards. (R.V.) Heaven desired. — We often say it. When the pressure of life seems unbearable; when the door opens just wide enough to admit our dearest, and shuts before we can follow; when we want to see Him whom we love — we find ourselves using Peter’s words again: “Why not now?” Heaven delayed. — “Thou canst not follow Me now.” The emphasis is on the cannot. It is as though the Master said, “The hindrance is not in some arbitrary edict of Divine power, but in the infinite knowledge and wisdom that cannot err.” Peter was not fit to go. There were lessons of the utmost importance waiting for him to acquire in the near future. He must learn to know himself, and Christ, and the grace of the Holy Spirit. When he proudly vaunted that he would lay down his life for Jesus, he gave incontestable evidence that he did not know himself; and there was every reason to think that he was similarly deceived when he supposed that he was fit to quit earth’s discipline, and enter on heaven’s blessed enjoyment. He must exchange his own strivings and resolvings for the gracious indwelling of the Spirit of Pentecost; he must learn the glorious energy of the indwelling Savior; he must be girded by another, and carried whither he would not; and only then would the time of his putting off of the tabernacle of the body arrive. Heaven guaranteed. — “Thou shalt follow after wards.” There could be no doubt about it, since Jesus had said it; and often, in after days, these words must have been as a cordial, “Thou shalt follow afterwards.” But what the Master said to Peter He says to each who believes, Thou shalt follow Me afterwards, “unto fountains of waters of life.” Headline Event Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him. — Revelation 1:7 Today's Scripture : John 13:33-14:3 Did you know that the largest type used by most newspapers for headlines of astounding events has been called “second coming” type? These heavy, black letters are reserved for only the most amazing front-page news stories. This dramatic type has been used to announce the beginning and end of wars, moon landings, presidential election winners, natural disasters, and other significant events. One day mankind will witness the great event for which the “second coming” type was named—the return of Jesus Christ. And what a day that will be! The One who ascended to heaven long ago will return to this earth. When our Lord comes back, it will be such a phenomenal occurrence that it will command worldwide attention. The day Jesus told His disciples that He would be leaving them, Peter was filled with questions (John 13:36-37). Jesus didn’t explain when He would return, but He reassured His disciples that He was going to prepare a place for them and one day “come again” (14:2-3). When Christ the Lord returns to reign, The world will know of that event, For everyone shall see His face And know the reason He was sent. —Hess Even so, come, Lord Jesus! —Revelation 22:20 John 13:37 Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You." John 13:37 CLICK HERE TO READ PASSAGE IN OVER 60 ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS why: Jn 21:15 Mt 26:31-35 Mk 14:27-31 Lu 22:31-34 Ac 20:24 21:13 THE BRAVADO OF PETER Peter said to Him, "Lord (kurios), why can I not follow (akoloutheo) You right now? - Peter was probably very sincere, but he did not understand the weakness of his own flesh, especially when following might cost him his life! J