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Read your Bible!

The Power of True Faith
Jesus had a peace that transcended all circumstances. At the core of this peace was His faith. He embodied truth (Jn 1:14) and therefore enjoyed perfect, ongoing freedom (ala Jn 8:32).

Read your Bible!

Jesus Read His Bible!
In obedience to His Father’s will, Jesus studied and learned the Word of God. “And the favor [grace - charis] was upon him” (Lk 2:40). “[God] gives grace to the humble” (Jas 4:6) - the humble submit to the Word of God and are blessed! Jesus is our perfect example.

Barnes on “if you loved me” - Jn 14:28
This is the slight and tender reproof of a friend, meaning manifestly if you had proper love for me; if you had the highest views of my character and work; if you would lay aside your Jewish prejudices, and put entire, implicit confidence in what I say...“you would have rejoiced.”

MacDonald on Jn 8:31
Those who are true believers have this characteristic - they abide in the Word. This means that they continue in the teachings of Christ, they do not turn aside from Him. Truth faith always has the quality of permanence. They are not saved by abiding in His Word, but they abide in His Word because they are saved.

Jn 17:17
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.

The greatest experience in this lifetime is to abide in truth.

“so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted”
Keep your eyes squarely focused on Jesus Christ at all times! Maintain focus - do not be distracted. REMEMBER the Word that has been spoken to you! This is what it means to “be filled with the Spirit” (ala Eph 5:18; Col 3:5-17).