As the other disciples stared at one another, at a loss, John leaned in and asked, “Lord, who is it?” (John 13:22-25). As John leaned into the Lord, he heard the answer.
Don’t Be Disheartened: Lean In
Dr. Jodie Chiricosta with Charisma Magazine writes:
Lean in: Those words in my spirit gave me pause one morning as I was pouring out my frustrations to the Lord about the confusing days in which we live. As I pondered it, a picture formed in my mind of a child leaning in to her father. Instead of fretting or striving, God wants us to lean into Him. From that position, we can hear His heart about all that is going on in the world. We can feel His strength and find peace knowing we are His. We can trust Him with it all.
Lean In for Answers
John the Beloved knew this truth. As the disciples gathered around the Passover meal with Jesus, little did they know it would be their last. The conversation took a strange turn when Jesus said, “One of you is going to betray me” (John 13:21). That statement caused the disciples confusion and distress, much like events in our day make us feel. As the other disciples stared at one another, at a loss, John leaned in and asked, “Lord, who is it?” (John 13:22-25). As John leaned into the Lord, he heard the answer.
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