Unity

Jesus spoke many promises. Some are embedded in dialogue and could almost be overlooked, but they’re wonderful promises nevertheless.

Jesus was visiting with His disciples, preparing them for His impending death on the cross, when He said, “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.” (Jn. 14:19 NKJV) His subject was His unity with His Father and with the Holy Spirit. Because He experienced that unity, Jesus knew the heart of the Father and He could promise, “I won’t leave you orphans; I will come to you.” (v. 18)

Then He shifted His focus just slightly by expanding the scope of His unity. He expanded it to include God’s unity with His people: “you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.” (v. 20)

When we receive Jesus—when He comes into our heart—we receive His life. Because He is God living within us, we enjoy His life on earth. We even experience unity with Him as part of our daily life when we respond to Him. Just as He promised.

Originally published April 30, 1993.