So the revelation of the Father shows Him as a loving Person, a Giver of power, a Hearer of prayer. What more can Philip need?
Lesson.
"Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring."
"Is that All?"
A wounded soldier in a hospital was visited by a clergyman, who saw that his life was fast ebbing out. "Young man," said he, "you are soon to die; are you saved from sin?" "No, sir," was the reply; "what must I do?" "'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.'" "Say that again," said the soldier. It was repeated. Steadily looking at the minister, the soldier said, "Is that all?" "Yes, that is all. No man goeth to the Father but by Him." Closing his eyes for a few moments, the young soldier opened them again and, raising his right hand, exclaimed, "Lord Jesus, I surrender." Instantly his face shone with brightness, and in a few days the new-born soul went home to God.
April 30th.—The Comforter Promised.
To read—St. John xiv. 15-27. Golden Text—Ver. 16.
Christ continues to comfort and teach His disciples ready for the time when He must leave them.
I. The Comforter (15-17). See the order in the spiritual life. First faith to believe in Him (ver. 1), then love to cling to Him, then obedience to work for Him. He will help them. He must leave them, but will not forget them. Will send Another to be with them always—the Comforter.
His person. Divine in nature; equal to the Father and Son (Acts v. 3, 4).