As Jesus prepares his disciples for his absence in the Gospel of John, he does not answer
when he will return. Jesus does, however, focus on what following him will mean in his absence.
Following Jesus will mean waiting. Waiting is hard for all of us. Maybe you are waiting for something right now in your life, the healing of a physical or emotional illness, a broken relationship to be reconciled, or a new job opportunity to appear. As difficult as waiting is, if you choose to follow Jesus, that will mean waiting. Jesus tells us waiting will mean two things; waiting will be hard and waiting will be worth it. With constant expectancy and a blessed hope, those who follow Jesus learn to wait.
Sermon Notes:
https://www.bible.com/events/49037954