Scattered, Each One To His Own (John 16:23-33)

"And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God. I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father."

"His disciples said to Him, 'See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now WE ARE SURE that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.' "

"Jesus answered them, 'Do you now believe? Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each one to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.' "

Thousands followed Him, seeking His signs of healings of sickness, deliverance from demonic oppression, and provision. They were astonished by His teaching. Where were they when He was being led away to die on the cross? The truth is they did not yet believe all things about Jesus Christ, as their scattering revealed, but would return because of the life He ministered to them, and would believe in deed.

"If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
(John 8:31,32)