When the Time Comes...

John 16King James Version (KJV)

16 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Dear Friends,

This year has been full of what many people have called surprises.  We have heard phrases like: "alternative facts" and "fake news" used over and over again.  Some people may be wondering about what the truth is.

For the Christian the answer is in knowing Who the Truth is.  Jesus tells us in John 14:6:

• Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

In Christ there we find reality. Truth is Jesus Christ. There are not surprises.

Before He went away, He promised the Comfort of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our Guide and if we will let Him will show us what to expect so we will not be taken off guard.  

We continue to take our refuge in God's Word. The Word of God lights our path and illuminates our path.  When the time comes and we can't see our way and the day is so cloudy and it seems like the enemy is winning...the Holy Spirit will ever remind us of the victory that is already ours.  We are victorious in Christ.

That is for real.

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie