When Is Your Final Day on Earth?

When Is Your Final Day On Earth?

When is Your Final Day on Earth?

John 14:29-31

“And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe. I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me. But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do.”

When is Your Final Day on Earth? No one can answer this question because no one knows when their last day on earth will be. Jesus is speaking to his disciples concerning his death by crucifixion. This chapter introduces the entire Godhead and their role to the disciples. Read the entire chapter! As Jesus is about to depart from the earth and, in his preparation for death, he leaves his disciples “peace” and “comfort” by the Holy Spirit (Jn. 14:27). Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit, who is coming in his place to guide the disciples into God’s truth. So, he promised not to leave them as orphans (v.18). The Spirit will be their helper and abide with them forever. Jesus says, He dwells with you and will be in you” (John 14: 16-17). The life of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life is vast, so I will digress and move further into our topic.

In verse 29, “It” refers to Jesus’ sacrificial atonement on the cross. He was aware that his final day on earth was imminent. He desired that his disciples would mature in faith, not falter, and increase in knowing Him. The disciples needed to be encouraged to know that although the deceiver exists in the world, Jesus is greater (v.30). The last statement that Jesus makes in this dialogue with his disciples is that the world must know that he loves the Father and does what the Father commands. The disciples would need to model God’s love to the world by walking in obedience and offering deliverance through Christ (Matt. 28:19-20).

Jesus then quiets his voice and moves on.

Consider:

What legacy will you leave with those you love?
Are you sharing what God is teaching you?

Are you quietly listening to the heartfelt cries of others?

When is your last day on earth? Will it be today or tomorrow?

Lord, help us to spread your love to a dying world. Help us to leave a legacy of faith and truth. Help us to remember that our lives are accounted to you as righteous. Help us to quiet our voice and to spread your love, maintain peace, and comfort the weak, so that all may believe. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

Encourage and Be Encouraged!