John 14:15-21 Lexham English Bible
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, in order that he may be with you forever[a]— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world is not able to receive, because it does not see him or know him.[b] You know him, because he resides with you and will be in you.
18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you. 19 Yet a little time and the world will see me no longer, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 The one who has my commandments and keeps them—that one is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him.”
Word of God for the Children of God
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me.
This is my Bible.
I can do what it says I can do.
I am what it says I am.
I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be.
Today I will learn more of the word of God.
The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God.
I will never be the same.
I will never be the same.
In Jesus Name
Amen?
Before you sit down, say good morning to your brothers and sisters.
“Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience”
Turn with me in your Bibles to John 14:15-21.
Today, we’re going to look at the essential key to a deep, flourishing relationship with Jesus: obedience.
In John 14:15, Jesus says, “If you love me, keep my commandments.”
Obedience to God isn’t a mere duty; it’s an expression of love.
Obedience brings us closer to Christ, empowers us to live victoriously, and opens doors for the Holy Spirit to move in us in powerful ways.
1: Obedience Shows Our Love for Christ
In John 14:15, Jesus says, “If you love me, keep my commandments.”
Our love for Jesus is demonstrated in how we obey Him. Obedience isn’t about mere compliance; it’s about a much deep connection with the heart of God. We obey because we each love Him, and we want to live in alignment with His will.
Obedience to Jesus is always a response to His love for us. It is a way of saying, “Lord, I love You so much that I want to please You, no matter what it costs.”
– Obedience flows from love. If you love Jesus, you will want to follow His commands.
– Is there an area in your life where you are holding back from obeying Jesus?
Surrender that area today. Let your love for Him be your motivation to obey.
In John 14:16-17, Jesus tells His disciples that the Holy Spirit will come to those who obey and follow His commandments.
The Holy Spirit is not just any distant power, but the very presence of God that dwells within us. And the Holy Spirit is given to empower, inspire, us to obey.
– The Holy Spirit empowers you to obey.
– Obedience invites the Holy Spirit to work through you.
– If you are struggling with obedience, ask the Holy Spirit for the strength to follow God’s commands. He is there to help you.
2: Obedience Brings Blessing and Fruitfulness
In John 14:21, Jesus says,
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
Jesus is telling us, teaching us, that obedience brings intimacy with Him, and obedience opens the door to divine blessings and fruitfulness.
Let me share the powerful story of Abraham, the father of faith.
God called Abraham to leave his home, his family, and his comfort zone, and to go to a place God would show him.
It wasn’t a call that made sense. Abraham didn’t know where he was going or how it would all turn out. But Abraham obeyed. His obedience to God’s call was the **foundation** of God’s promise to make him the father of many nations.
Abraham’s obedience resulted in a blessing that reached far beyond his lifetime.
From his obedience, the nation of Israel was born, and ultimately, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, came from Abraham’s line.
Through Abraham’s obedience, the world was blessed.
When we obey God, it may not always bring specific immediate rewards, but it will always bring fruitfulness. Our obedience positions us for God’s blessing, and we begin to see His hand move in our lives in ways we never expected.
– When you obey God, you position yourself for His blessings and for His fruitfulness.
– Your obedience doesn’t just impact your life—it impacts the lives of others. You may not see it immediately, but God is using our obedience for something far greater.
Church, obedience to Jesus is not a burden—it is key to growing in connecting with Savior Christ and experiencing His presence and His power in our lives.
It’s about trusting Him enough to follow His lead, even when the way is hard.
When we obey, we open wide the doorway for the Holy Spirit to move in us and through us, bringing freedom, blessing, and fruitfulness.
– Maybe you’ve been struggling with a particular area of obedience.
You’ve been hesitant to trust God or to take that step of faith.
Today is the day to surrender and obey.
– If you want the strength to walk in obedience, I invite you to come forward and ask the Holy Spirit to empower you.
– If you want to experience the blessing and fruitfulness that comes from our obeying Christ, come forward, make a fresh commitment to follow Him fully.
In the Name of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit …
Praying …
Psalm 119:129-136 The Message
129-136 Every word you give me is a miracle word—
how could I help but obey?
Break open your words, let the light shine out,
let ordinary people see the meaning.
Mouth open and panting,
I wanted your commands more than anything.
Turn my way, look kindly on me,
as you always do to those who personally love you.
Steady my steps with your Word of promise
so nothing malign gets the better of me.
Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women
so I can live life your way.
Smile on me, your servant;
teach me the right way to live.
I cry rivers of tears
because nobody’s living by your book!
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Loving God, Living God, Loving Hope, Living Hope, Loving Living Life His Way! "Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues." - Brother Lawrence (1605-1691), Practicing the Presence of God (1692). 