April 27, 2026
The Light of Truth - Part 1
John 16:16-18
04/27/2026
16 ``A little while, and you will see me no longer;
and again a little while, and you will see me.''
17 So some of his disciples said to one another,
``What is this that he says to us, `A little
while, and you will not see me, and again a little
while, and you will see me'; and, `because I am
going to the Father'?''
18 So they were saying, ``What does he mean by `a
little while'? We do not know what he is talking
about.'' (ESV)
The Easter season lasts seven weeks. During the forty-nine
days of Easter, we celebrate our Lord's resurrection from the
dead, proving that His death overcame sin once and for all time.
Yet, especially during the last several weeks of the Easter
season, our readings prepare us for His departure, for His
ascension where He sits at the right hand of the Father.
``A little while, and you will see me no longer; and
again a little while, and you will see me.'' So some
of his disciples said to one another, ``What is this
that he says to us, `A little while, and you will not
see me, and again a little while, and you will see me';
and, `because I am going to the Father'?'' So they
were saying, ``What does he mean by `a little while'?
We do not know what he is talking about.''
Jesus' disciples, just like every Christian today, were at
the same time saints and sinners. As saints they believed Jesus
and trusted Him. As sinners, they doubted, had misconceptions,
or even accused Jesus, at times, of preaching falsely.
Therefore the Church prays:
Almighty God, You show those in error the light of Your
truth so that they may return to the way of
righteousness. Grant faithfulness to all who are
admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Church that
they may avoid whatever is contrary to their confession
and follow all such things as are pleasing to You;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.
This week we will examine the Gospel lesson, Jesus' words
while He and His disciples walked towards the Garden of
Gethsemane and the prayer of the Church. May our Lord grant us
grace that we may see the light of His truth which leads to life
everlasting. Amen.