This is known as Maundy Thursday. This is what John writes, given from God, in chapter 5:25-29. And this is what we all need to realize about Jesus’ mission.
25 “And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it’s here now, when the dead will hear my voice—the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live. 26 The Father has life in himself, and he has granted that same life-giving power to his Son. 27 And he has given him authority to judge everyone because he is the Son of Man. 28 Don’t be so surprised! Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God’s Son, 29 and they will rise again. Those who have done good will rise to experience eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to experience judgment.
Are you one whom Jesus refers to in verse 40? He ways we who believe the Scriptures think they are saved. Yet here’s what Jesus says, and why today is so important. “. . . yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” Verse 43 says, “I have come in my Father’s name, yet you do not receive me.”
This is “My Psalm 336
MY PSALM 336 FREEDOM
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord of All,
We rejoice as we read the words of Paul this day:
“Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom!”
Because of Jesus’ love for us,
Because of His sacrifice,
We live in a loving relationship with Him.
No longer is there fear of being separated
From Your Presence, from Your influence in our lives,
Since, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit,
You live in us and we know Your Presence.
We are blessed to live this side of the Cross,
For we know our iniquities are now far from us
When we confess our sins and repent,
Since Jesus has atoned for our transgressions,
We know the freedom of cleansing.
We are power-washed in the blood of Jesus
And are cleansed from within.
Thank You for that freedom.
We are blessed to live as Your heirs,
Heirs of salvation through the work of Jesus.
You have called us Your sons and daughters,
Heirs to the kingdom, Yours for eternity.
No longer do we fear death’s destruction.
No longer do we tremble at the thought of judgment,
For You have provided a way for salvation.
Thank You for that freedom.
You have taught us
To live in peace with our brothers and sisters.
You provide guidance for forgiveness,
And give us strength to forgive.
You teach us to love others as ourselves,
Because we first love You, Who first loves us.
Give us the confidence
That comes with being vulnerable with others,
For wishing their good over our own,
For releasing pride and self-serving
To better the world in Your Name and for Your sake.
Thank You for that freedom.
You have given us a sense of peace and calm
We so lacked before. You bear our burdens
And lighten our load. We cast our cares on You.
We do not have to earn our salvation or Your Presence,
For You give it freely to us, although its price was heavy,
Even the agonizing death of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Yet, in His resurrection, You provide us a way to heaven,
And peace that passes all human understanding.
Thank You for that freedom.
You have given us freedom from want,
For You are all that we need.
We no longer need to strive in this lifetime
But are satisfied and gratified by what You provide.
We know all good things come from Your hand,
And in thanksgiving, we are satisfied with our state.
For we know that we have riches beyond compare
In the gift of Jesus Christ and the relationship we have
With the Lord of the Universe. All is well.
Thank You for that freedom.
You have given us the joy of recognizing that all is well.
In Jesus’ resurrection
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