Right desire: eternal life Right place: In the presence of the One who has the words of eternal life

 "Then Jesus said to the twelve, 'Do you also want to go away?'" - John 6:67

"But Simon Peter answered Him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.'" - John 6:68

"Do you also want to go away?" The elect would not give a positive answer to this question from Jesus. It was unimaginable to them. Who else could they turn to? They had nowhere else to go because no one else possessed what they desired, what they were seeking: eternal life. Many may offer wise words for earthly life, but only Jesus offers words of eternal life. If earthly life was what the disciples sought, they would not have remained with Jesus. The right desire kept them in the right place: in the presence of Jesus. Those who seek God's Word will abide with Jesus.

From my diary,

April 16, 2024