John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Jesus has prepared for the inevitable death on the cross. He has spoken to his disciples about that and why it must happen. He told that the Holy Spirit would come and enable them to continue his mission.
They don't really understand, and that's probably good. If they knew what was going to happen, they wouldn't have been able to move ahead, and Jesus's destiny had to be fulfilled. But he is kind, and he reassures them.
Prayer: Lord, I am not prepared either. I am stumbling through this holiday season. I'm not really part of it, but it's all around me. Help me to truly feel it. I want the wonder of the gift of Your son to touch me in a new way.
Amen
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