God's Glory Church

At the table, at Jesus’ bosom, there was one of His disciples whom Jesus loved. — John 13:23
Sometimes, when I lay my head on the pillow at night and pray, I imagine leaning on Jesus. As I do this, I always remember what the Word of God tells us about the apostle John. The apostle himself describes how he sat next to Jesus during the Last Supper: “At the table, at Jesus’ bosom, there was one of His disciples whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23).

The apostle John uses the phrase “whom Jesus loved” to refer to himself, without mentioning his name. It also depicts a typical meal in first-century Israel, when tables were much lower than today’s, at knee level. Therefore, the “semi-reclining” position was common for those who gathered at the table. So Ivan was half-lying next to the Lord. And when he turned to Him with a question, he literally “clung to the bosom of Jesus” (John 13:25).

Such closeness of the apostle John to Jesus at that moment gives us a useful illustration for our life with Christ today. We do not have the opportunity to bow to Jesus physically, but we can give Him the heaviest burdens of our lives – whatever they may be. He said, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!” (Matthew 11:28). What a happiness it is to have such a Savior, Whom you can always trust, Who shows His faithfulness in any circumstances of our life! Have you “leaned in” to Him today?

Lord Jesus, help me today to lean on You with my soul so that I can trust You as a source of strength and hope. I entrust all my worries to You, knowing that You are always faithful.
Only Jesus gives the peace we so need!
Author: John Blaze