If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:31-32
Jesus promises those who believe in Him that they can be true disciples; they just have to remain in His word. Jesus who is the Word made flesh, the Son of God who came to redeem us so that we may gain eternal life, tells us simply to be like Him.
The Bible is our book of reference that helps us to become like Him. It shares with us what He did, what He was all about, and what God, our Heavenly Father did through history. As Saint Jerome said: Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. Other ways to study and know Him are sacred Tradition, the teachings of the Church, and people like Mother Mary, Saint Joseph, all those we call saints who teach us how to be just like Him.
Contemplate His face in prayer and find Him in all the practices of faith set out. Be good. Be kind. Be obedient. Be loving. Believe. We actually know all the ways that will make us good disciples and many truths that can set us free. The question is do we embrace the truths, the ways, the life of Christ, not just today but every day? It’s a long road ahead, we will get weary and distracted, dispirited, so we must persevere in His word for the truths set within will sustain us, refresh us, inspire us and liberate us for the journey.
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