Jesus isn’t just talking about being near us; He’s describing union with God. He says, “I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you.” This isn’t mere proximity—it’s a deep, unbreakable connection. In verse 23, He says, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”
He’s telling them they’ve only had glimpses of God—through the Scriptures, the temple, the sacrifices, and even through living with Him in person. ...
I-Phone Launch and Union with God