How can John 13:22 encourage us to seek clarity in confusing situations? Setting the Scene in John 13:22 “Then the disciples began to look at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.” (John 13:22) Jesus has just announced that one of His own will betray Him. The men who have walked with Him for three years are stunned. Their shared glance of bewilderment is captured in a single sentence, reminding us that even the closest followers of Christ sometimes need clarity. What the Disciples Teach Us About Confusion • Genuine believers can be perplexed without losing faith. • Confusion is not disbelief; it is an honest response to incomplete understanding. • Their immediate impulse was to look to each other and, moments later, to Jesus Himself (v. 25), modeling a healthy progression from horizontal consultation to vertical dependence. Steps for Seeking Clarity Today 1. Look Around Wisely • Lean on godly companions as the disciples did. • “Two are better than one… if either of them falls, the one can lift up his companion.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) 2. Look Up First and Last • After glancing at one another, John leans back on Jesus’ chest and asks directly (v. 25). • “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3) 3. Anchor Every Question in God’s Word • Scripture is light for the path (Psalm 119:105). • Jesus never rebuked the disciples for asking; He answered plainly. 4. Expect God to Bring Peace, Not Chaos • “For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) • When clarity comes, confusion gives way to calm assurance. 5. Pursue Wisdom with Confidence • “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given.” (James 1:5) Promises That Encourage Honest Questions • God delights to reveal hidden things (Daniel 2:22). • He rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). • “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6) John 13:22 invites us to admit perplexity, gather trustworthy voices, and most importantly, press closer to the Lord who gladly turns confusion into clarity. |
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