December 2015 - mike clarensau

Notes from the Journey with the Disciples – 280

“and you also must testify” (John 15:27). The Spirit of Truth will testify about Jesus…and you also must testify! That’s

“They have seen these miracles, and yet…” (John 15:24). Seeing isn’t always believing. Clearly, in the experience of Jesus on

Ah, the Western world…land of productivity. If it can be done, it will and with ever-increasing efficiency. That’s the unspoken

“for they do not know the One who sent Me” (John 15:21). Here is the line that reveals the source

“No servant is greater than his master” (John 15:20). For those who want to be kings, the call to servanthood

While we can easily make the case for relationship with God as a priority idea in our thinking about worship,

“If you belonged to the world…” (John 15:19). You don’t. It’s hard to imagine Jesus making a point more clearly.

“If the world hates you…” (John 15:18). The context of these ominous words implies expectation. While there will be generations

“This is my command: Love one another” (John 15:17). The concluding sentence of this amazing paragraph defines the disciple’s best

“fruit that will last” (John 15:16). Fruit doesn’t last long. Place a bunch of bananas on a counter for a