Jesus Always Provides
I am touched by the fact that in these closing chapters of John we find Jesus ministering to the needs of specific people--people with heartfelt needs who were wondering if all that they had been involved in with Jesus these past three years was over, and if there was anything worth moving forward for.
That is a typical question in times of distress--a question I often ask myself when faced with an uncertain future and difficult decisions. I have often wondered why John put so much emphasis on these closing stories: the woman at the tomb, the appearing to the disciples in hiding, the presentation of Himself to Thomas, and this beautiful interaction between Peter and Jesus with those searching questions. I am convinced that these stories are told to show us again that Jesus always provides what we need.
The last sentence of chapter 20:30-31puts it into perspective, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
Did you catch that? “By believing you may have life.” Jesus always provides. He provides hope for our fear, truth for our doubt, touch for our unbelief and forgiveness for our sin. Jesus always provides.
What is it that Jesus is providing for you today?
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