DEVOTION BY YTH MOSES RAVIKUMAR March 25*“Abiding Presence, Abiding Peace”*A Deep Study on John 14:15–30

DEVOTION BY YTH MOSES RAVIKUMAR 

March 25

*“Abiding Presence, Abiding Peace”*

A Deep Study on John 14:15–30

*🌿 Opening Worship Hymn*

“When peace like a river attendeth my way…” (It Is Well With My Soul)

This hymn beautifully prepares our hearts for this passage—because the peace Jesus speaks of here is not situational, but spiritual, eternal, and unshakable.

*✨ 1. Love Proven Through Obedience (John 14:15, 21)*

> “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

Jesus redefines love—not as emotion, but obedience.

Love is not just words → it is walk

Love is not feelings → it is faithfulness

*🌿 2. The Promise of Another Comforter (John 14:16–17)*

> “He shall give you another Comforter… even the Spirit of truth.”

“Another Comforter” = One just like Jesus

The Holy Spirit is not temporary → He abides forever

*🔥 Key Truth:*

Old Testament → God was with people

New Covenant → God is in us

*❤️ 3. “I Will Not Leave You Comfortless” (John 14:18)*

> “I will not leave you orphans…”

Jesus knew the disciples would feel abandoned after the crucifixion.

But He gives a divine assurance:

You are not abandoned

You are not alone

You are adopted and indwelt

💡 Personal Reflection:

Once we were in darkness, strangers to God…

but now, because of Christ, we are children, not orphans.

*🌅 4. The Living Hope (John 14:19–20)*

> “Because I live, ye shall live also.”

This points to:

Resurrection power

Eternal life

Union with Christ

*🔑 The “Threefold Union”:*

I am in the Father

You are in Me

I am in you

💡 Mind-blowing Truth:

The same relationship Jesus has with the Father…

He invites us into that intimacy!

*✝️ 5. The Foundation: One Perfect Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14, 17)*

> “By one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”

Old system → repeated sacrifices

Jesus → one sacrifice, forever sufficient

*🔥 Result:*

No more offering for sin

Full forgiveness

Access to God

*🏡 6. God Dwelling Within Us (John 14:23)*

> “We will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”

This is not religion… this is relationship.

God doesn’t just visit → He dwells

Not a temple made with hands → your heart becomes His home

*❓ 7. Why Not the World? (John 14:22)*

Judas (not Iscariot) asks:

> “Why manifest to us, and not to the world?”

Answer:

The world rejects Him

True revelation comes through love + obedience

💡 Connection (John 17:9):

Jesus prays specifically for His own—those who belong to Him.

*🕊️ 8. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 14:25–26)*

> “He shall teach you all things… and bring all things to your remembrance.”

The Spirit:

Teaches truth

Reminds us of God’s Word

Guides us daily

💡 Practical Insight:

Have you noticed? Sometimes a verse comes exactly when needed—that’s the Holy Spirit reminding you.

*🕊️ 9. The Gift of True Peace (John 14:27)*

> “My peace I give unto you… not as the world giveth…”

🌍 World’s Peace:

Temporary

Circumstantial

Often false (“peace, peace” but no peace)

✝️ Christ’s Peace:

Deep

Eternal

Rooted in reconciliation with God

*🌄 10. The Blessed Hope (John 14:28)*

> “I go unto the Father…”

Jesus prepares a place

He intercedes for us

His going is actually gain for us

💡 Encouragement:

If we truly love Him, we rejoice—not mourn—because He is glorified.

*⚔️ 11. The Sinless Lamb & Defeated Enemy (John 14:30)*

> “The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.”

Satan had no claim on Jesus

Jesus is sinless, spotless, perfect

Victory Assured:

2 Thessalonians 2:8 → Wicked destroyed by His coming

Revelation 20:10 → Satan cast into lake of fire

💡 Hope:

The enemy may appear strong… but his end is already decided.

*🌍 12. Our Calling: Preach the Gospel of Peace*

Because we have received peace:

We must share peace

We must reconcile others to God

*❤️ Final Reflection*

You are loved

You are indwelt

You are not alone

You have true peace

👉 The same Jesus who said “I will not leave you”

is still saying today:

“I am in you… abide in Me.”