It’s the last night Jesus is with his disciples. He has so much to say, and so little time left to say it: Serve one another. Love one another. Remember that God and I are one. The Holy Spirit will come to you. I give you my peace. Go and bear fruit. Jesus explains that these last-minute reminders are “to keep you from stumbling” and “so that in me you may have peace” (John 16:1, 33).

Then, in the very last scraps of time remaining before his arrest, Jesus lifts his eyes to heaven and prays. He knows the disciples are listening, and with his prayer he reminds them of one more thing: his purpose is to give eternal life. But not some eternal life out there, after we die; eternal life that is here and now. Eternal life is knowing God and God’s Son, Jesus.

Eternal life is here and now. This very moment in your life is ablaze with the light of eternity, and darkness cannot overcome it.

By Julie Ball from D365