Evening: Psalms 85, 86; John 8:21-32
Disciples have discipline. They learn, then act. Discipline is perseverance. It never expects easy wins, or quick fixes, or effortless understanding. A childhood friend of mine is a famous concert pianist - but he practised for 8 hours a day; he probably still does. Such discipline gives him the freedom to say, “You hum it, I’ll play it”, and then he does! Jesus realistically teaches his disciples that only by dedicating themselves resolutely to his teaching will they know truth and find freedom - the wise, free spiritual maturity that suffering cannot destroy, and that brings joy to the world.
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