ASLC Devotions -- Monday

John 21:24-25
This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. ²⁵But there are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.

You might guess the context of these verses by noting that they are in Chapter 21 of John. These come toward the "end of the story" as we know it. Reading this passage in the days after the birth of Jesus feels just weird -- we want to be able to page through the baby book a bit more, take the life of Jesus more slowly that immediately jumping to the words that someone will betray him.

But even in the glow of Christmas, we know how the rest of the story will unfold. We know where this story is headed. In the meantime, however, we can each reflect on the many things that Jesus has done -- not just those that are recorded in scripture. While the world could not contain the books, those events are held within our communities of faith, and part of our job is to tell the story of Jesus active in our lives. So, gather around. Tell the story, and listen. Listen to what Jesus has done.

Peace,
Pastor Jenn