Re:Verse passage – John 16:5-16 (day six)
Sorry for the late start, friends.
I’ve been in New York City for almost a week now. It’s an incredible place—teeming with life, a constant rhythm of movement, and the hustle and bustle of every nation under heaven. Right now, I’m sitting outside a bagel shop on the Upper West Side. People are on the move—coming and going, laughing with friends, couples sharing breakfast, cyclists weaving by, runners, dog walkers, shop owners opening up for the day.
New York City is a microcosm of humanity in a way San Antonio is not. And it is good. It gives me joy.
Joy, because for a few days I’m among a dense crowd of people who—by their very existence—reflect the glory of God. Just being human. The imago Dei. And yet, most are far from God.
This week, I’ve been reminded of God’s deep love for people. We know that love because He sent Jesus—who died and rose again—to call people back to Himself. To walk with Him.
In John 16:8, Jesus says that God loves people so much that He sends the Holy Spirit to help them see reality clearly:
To recognize sin, to see righteousness revealed in Christ, and to know that a choice must be made about which kingdom they’ll belong to.
And here’s the amazing part: the Holy Spirit works through His church. We are His presence here. His light in places like New York City.
Wherever we are—in the bustle, the quiet, or the in-between—He’s inviting people home. Through us.
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