“The one who sent me
is with me.
He has not left me alone,
because I always do
what is pleasing to him.”
(John 8:29)
Jesus does nothing apart from the Father. His life and teachings align perfectly with God's will. We should acknowledge Jesus’ divine nature and His unity with the Father. He is from above and not of this world. He speaks of the reality of spiritual separation from God for those who do not believe. Without faith in Him, people will die in their sins.
The one who sent me walks beside,
His presence never fades nor hides.
In darkest night or brightest day,
His guiding light will lead my way.
He has not left, nor turned away,
Through every trial, He will stay.
My steps are shaped by love so true,
Each act, each word—His will I do.
To please the One who called my name,
To live in truth, to praise, proclaim.
Forever held, forever known,
With Him, I am never alone.
Lord Jesus,
You are always with me, never leaving nor forsaking me. I find comfort in Your presence, knowing that I am never alone.
You have sent me forth with a purpose, and I desire to walk in obedience, pleasing You in all I do. Strengthen my heart to follow Your will, to seek righteousness and truth in every step I take.
When trials come and the path seems uncertain, Remind me of Your steadfast love and guiding hand. May I trust in Your wisdom and live each day in the light of Your grace.
Because You are with me, I will not fear, because You uphold me, I will not fall. Let my life bring glory to You, as I walk in faith, in obedience, and in love.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Book of Signs
JESUS, THE FATHER'S AMBASSADOR
John 8:21-30
Gospel Acclamation
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live forever.
Gospel | John 8:21-30
21 Jesus said to the Pharisees: “I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews said, “He is not going to kill himself, is he, because he said, ‘Where I am going you cannot come’?” 23 He said to them, “You belong to what is below, I belong to what is above. You belong to this world, but I do not belong to this world. 24 That is why I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I Am, you will die in your sins.” 25 So they said to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “What I told you from the beginning. 26 I have much to say about you in condemnation. But the one who sent me is true, and what I heard from him I tell the world.” 27 They did not realize that he was speaking to them of the Father. 28 So Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I Am, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me. 29 The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” 30 Because he spoke this way, many came to believe in him.
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