January 15th, 2025
To refocus our lives on Jesus, let’s prayerfully read & reflect on the Gospel of John
chapter 15. What stands out as a highlight from today’s reading? How might you apply
the words of Jesus to your everyday life? With Whom in your traffic patterns can you
share what you are learning?
Let’s FOCUS on Jesus' words in V. 15 –“I do not call you servants anymore, because a
servant doesn’t know what his master, is doing. I have called you friends because I
have made known to you everything I have heard from my Father.”
True friendship, which is learned in our relationship with the Lord, brings blessings:
Friends deeply know one another—He knows you, and you make a priority of
knowing Him (Jeremiah 1:5, Philippians 3:8)
Friends initiate care for one another—He meets needs, speaks with you, stays
committed to you (Psalm 37:25, 85:8, 139:3, Philippians 4:19). You listen to what
He says, try not to grieve Him, and celebrate His goodness toward you (1
Samuel 3:9, Ps 100:2, Ephesians 4:30).
Friends vulnerably trust one another—In Scripture, Christ shares His joys, hurts,
and hopes (John 15:11, 18, 17:5). You share with Him your joys, hurts and
hopes (Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 8:26).
On and on, the Master served His friends. He shared everything with those He chose to
love. He chose to love you as well. Will you choose to receive everything from Him?
Pray like this: “Lord, You have chosen to love me completely! I am so grateful for your
great love and now receive it gratefully.” Jesus I want the kind of relationship with You
that You spoke of in Your word. I want You, Jesus, as my closest friend.”
chapter 15. What stands out as a highlight from today’s reading? How might you apply
the words of Jesus to your everyday life? With Whom in your traffic patterns can you
share what you are learning?
Let’s FOCUS on Jesus' words in V. 15 –“I do not call you servants anymore, because a
servant doesn’t know what his master, is doing. I have called you friends because I
have made known to you everything I have heard from my Father.”
True friendship, which is learned in our relationship with the Lord, brings blessings:
Friends deeply know one another—He knows you, and you make a priority of
knowing Him (Jeremiah 1:5, Philippians 3:8)
Friends initiate care for one another—He meets needs, speaks with you, stays
committed to you (Psalm 37:25, 85:8, 139:3, Philippians 4:19). You listen to what
He says, try not to grieve Him, and celebrate His goodness toward you (1
Samuel 3:9, Ps 100:2, Ephesians 4:30).
Friends vulnerably trust one another—In Scripture, Christ shares His joys, hurts,
and hopes (John 15:11, 18, 17:5). You share with Him your joys, hurts and
hopes (Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 8:26).
On and on, the Master served His friends. He shared everything with those He chose to
love. He chose to love you as well. Will you choose to receive everything from Him?
Pray like this: “Lord, You have chosen to love me completely! I am so grateful for your
great love and now receive it gratefully.” Jesus I want the kind of relationship with You
that You spoke of in Your word. I want You, Jesus, as my closest friend.”
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