April 29, 2026
The Light of Truth - Part 3
John 16:19-20
04/29/2026
19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said
to them, ``Is this what you are asking yourselves,
what I meant by saying, `A little while and you
will not see me, and again a little while and you
will see me'?
20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and
lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be
sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.''
(ESV)
There are many things which blind us to the truth of God's
Word. Our prayer this week is that those who do fall from the
truth may come back to the Church, and that all who confess Jesus
with their lips may also do so in their actions.
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.
One of the problems many people have in understanding God's
Word is they overthink the message, adding things which God did
not say, or ignoring that which is said. This was also true of
the disciples.
Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to
them, ``Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I
meant by saying, `A little while and you will not see
me, and again a little while and you will see me'?
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament,
but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but
your sorrow will turn into joy.''
Christians truly are in the world, but are not of the world.
We trust the Word of God rather than the changing speculations of
knowledgeable people. We suffer ridicule and worse for our
understanding that we all are born in sin, that we all need a
Savior. Because of our faith, we may be sorrowful today,
especially as we long to see Jesus face to face. But that sorrow
is temporary.
May our Lord grant that we have the joy of knowing our sins
are forgiven, that we have the promise of eternal life for the
sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.