John 12:27-28, 32
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. – John 12:32
Preparation: Sit quietly, relax. Enter into the inner room of your heart, close the door. With full attention, come into the presence of the Lord… Pray that the Holy Spirit grant you grace, and lead you in the following time of contemplation.
Meditation:
For this purpose, Jesus has come to this hour
Jesus said, “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” … And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” (John 12:27-28, 32)
When Jesus spoke these words, He knew the day was near where he would be humiliated, and crucified. He did not hide his feelings, he admitted he was speechless. Instead of uttering nonsense or escaping, he chose to turn to heavenly Father. He knew for this purpose he had come to the hour, so he disregarded his own humiliation, he only hoped to glorify the Father’s name through his death. Whenever we are trapped in a challenging circumstance or tight situation, do we only think of getting out of the situation as soon as possible, and thus allow our negative feelings to manipulate us? Are we willing to accept the truth? Perhaps it is for this purpose we have come to this hour!
Contemplation (5 – 10min):
• Close your eyes, contemplate…
• Repeatedly proclaim, “O Father, glorify you name!”
• Be in silence for a while, close in the Lord’s prayer.
Preparation: Sit quietly, relax. Enter into the inner room of your heart, close the door. With full attention, come into the presence of the Lord… Pray that the Holy Spirit grant you grace, and lead you in the following time of contemplation.
Meditation:
For this purpose, Jesus has come to this hour
Jesus said, “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” … And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” (John 12:27-28, 32)
When Jesus spoke these words, He knew the day was near where he would be humiliated, and crucified. He did not hide his feelings, he admitted he was speechless. Instead of uttering nonsense or escaping, he chose to turn to heavenly Father. He knew for this purpose he had come to the hour, so he disregarded his own humiliation, he only hoped to glorify the Father’s name through his death. Whenever we are trapped in a challenging circumstance or tight situation, do we only think of getting out of the situation as soon as possible, and thus allow our negative feelings to manipulate us? Are we willing to accept the truth? Perhaps it is for this purpose we have come to this hour!
Contemplation (5 – 10min):
• Close your eyes, contemplate…
• Repeatedly proclaim, “O Father, glorify you name!”
• Be in silence for a while, close in the Lord’s prayer.