Wednesday November 4, 2009

Text for the Day -- John 13:31-35
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When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been
glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been
glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will
glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little
longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say
to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new
commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you
also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are
my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Devotional
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In the Upper Room Jesus teaches his disciples, preparing them for the
time when he will no longer be with them. Judas has left the group to
betray Jesus. Jesus says that this is the beginning of his
glorification by God. Jesus then reiterates his commandment to love
as he has loved. Love will be the sign that they have been with and
follow Jesus. It remains the primary sign of true discipleship.

Prayer
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Give me courage as well as desire, O Lord, to love as you love. Amen