I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:26-27 NIV
What an honor! John, the great disciple of God, was asked to care for the mother of Jesus. Do you think Jesus would have been careful in the selection of this person?
John was perhaps closer to Jesus than any other disciple. Probably an early follower of John the Baptist, John refers to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” I don't think John was stuck on himself, actually to the contrary. Throughout the book of John, John refuses to name himself, even when he has done something great.
One thing we can be sure of with John and his brother James is they had a fire in their heart for Jesus! In fact, you can be sure that in whatever John was involved, he would display passion. Jesus nicknamed him and his brother James “Sons of Thunder” most likely for their quick-tempered spirits. I think Jesus was also referring to the great devotion and energy of their lives.
John was in the inner circle of Christ. He accompanied Jesus to the high mountain where they met Moses and Elijah. No doubt, John was never the same again. John may have been the sole disciple at the crucifixion, perhaps being the only one who had the courage to stay in spite of the danger.
In my mind, however, John is best noted for his tremendous contribution to the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. The last of the gospels to be written, the book of John is packed full of inspiring truths. John alone tells of the reappearing of Christ to the disciples, how Christ fed them breakfast, and of the moving reinstatement of Peter to the Lord.
As we strive to be like Christ, we can look favorably to the example of John-- a faithful, devoted, passionate follower whom Jesus Loved. May it be said of you and me!
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