Can you remember a time when you were stubborn?  What was that like?  What did you think about that when you got some space and realized you were being stubborn?

Jesus said he came to do a number of things in these verses.  Pick the one that feels most meaningful to you and meditate on it.  Consider what life would look like if Jesus hadn't come and done that.  Think about someone you can encourage and share that hope with this week.

Consider what it means to be in the Year of the LORD's Favor.  How does your currently reality feel like it is not in line with being in God's favor?  It is right to mourn our broken world; feel free to write down or share with a friend where you feel brokenness.  As you mourn, take time to then write or share how the reality of Jesus' second coming can bring hope to us.