So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus’s words in John 14:1–6:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
Jesus speaks these words on the night before His arrest. The disciples are gathered in an upper room, sensing that something is wrong but not fully understanding what is coming. Fear, confusion, and grief are already beginning to settle in. Into that moment, Jesus does not offer explanations or timelines. He offers comfort, presence, and promise.
He tells them not to let their hearts be troubled.
He invites them to trust.
And He reminds them that He is preparing a place for them—and that He will come back for them.
When Thomas admits that he does not know the way, Jesus responds with clarity and compassion. He does not point to a path. He points to Himself. He is the way we follow, the truth we hold onto, and the life that sustains us.
This guided Scripture meditation invites you to bring your own uncertainty, questions, or unsettled places before God. Through several slow readings of John 14:1–6, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest—allowing Jesus’s promise to steady your heart and remind you that you are not walking alone.
Lent reminds us that when the way forward feels unclear, Jesus remains near. He goes before us, prepares a place for us, and faithfully leads us home.
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Today’s Scripture
John 14:1–6 (NLT)
1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
4 And you know the way to where I am going.”
5 “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

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This midweek prayer is an invitation to pause and return to Jesus’s words in John 10, where He says, “I am the good shepherd.”
In this short prayer, we take time to remember who Jesus is for us—a Shepherd who knows His sheep, stays with them, and lays down His life for their sake. We reflect on the ways He has already cared for us and ask Him to help us know Him more, so we can follow Him more closely.
This prayer also acknowledges that there are real challenges and threats we face. Jesus names the danger, but He also reminds us that He does not abandon His sheep. He stays. He protects. He leads.
As we pray, we entrust ourselves again to the Shepherd who never walks away and ask Him to guide us through this day and this Lenten season.
Take a few quiet minutes to refocus your heart on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and pray along with me.
Today’s Scripture
John 10:11–15 (NIV)
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.
13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
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Thank you for joining me on So Much More.
We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us—and this is one way we are creating space to listen.
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In this fourth meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus’s words in John 10:11–15:
“I am the good shepherd.”
These words come right after last week’s meditation. Jesus is still addressing people who were confused about who they could trust—people who had felt overlooked, misled, or poorly cared for by spiritual leaders. Into that confusion, Jesus deepens the image He has already given.
Jesus contrasts Himself with the “hired hand,” someone who may appear present but runs when danger comes. A hired hand does not stay when things become costly. But Jesus makes clear that He is different. He does not abandon the sheep. He knows them by name. And He willingly gives His life for their good.
This guided Scripture meditation invites you to reflect on where you may be placing your trust—whether in people, systems, or structures that cannot ultimately hold you. Through several slow readings of John 10:11–15, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest—allowing the truth of Jesus’s steady, sacrificial care to settle into your heart.
Lent reminds us that we are not left to protect ourselves. We are known, loved, and cared for by the Good Shepherd who never runs away.
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I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus
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• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing
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Today’s Scripture
John 10:11–15 (NIV)
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away.
13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
If you are helped by these meditations, consider sharing them with a friend or leaving a review. Simple acts like these go a long way in supporting this ministry.
Thank you for joining me on So Much More.
We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us—and this is one way we are creating space to listen.
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This midweek prayer is an invitation to pause and return to Jesus’s words in John 10, where He says, “I am the gate.”
In this short prayer, we create space to trust Jesus as the One who stands guard over our lives—protecting us and leading us toward the life He promises.
Jesus tells us that while there are voices and forces that seek to steal, kill, and destroy, He is the Gate who keeps watch over His sheep. He is present with us, surrounding us with His care, and inviting us to live from a place of trust rather than fear.
This prayer also turns our attention to Jesus’s promise of life—life that is full, abundant, and rooted in His presence. As we pray, we surrender what feels threatening or overwhelming and ask Him to renew our hope in the life He offers.
Take a few quiet minutes to refocus your heart on Jesus as the Gate and pray along as we continue this Lenten journey together.
Today’s Scripture
John 10:7–10 (NIV)
7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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Today’s meditation music was generously provided by Simon Wester. If you enjoyed the music, make sure to listen to and follow him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ
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Lent continues by inviting us to consider not only where we are going, but who we can trust along the way.
In this third meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus’s words in John 10:7–10:
“I am the gate.”
Jesus offers this image in response to growing confusion and distrust among the people. Many had been poorly cared for by religious leaders and were unsure who to listen to or where to turn. Speaking into this uncertainty, Jesus uses a picture His listeners would have immediately understood—the shepherd and the sheep.
At night, sheep were gathered into a sheepfold with a single opening. The shepherd didn’t simply stand guard nearby. He laid his own body across the entrance. In doing so, he didn’t just protect the gate—he became the gate.
When Jesus says, “I am the gate,” He is revealing Himself as the One who guards, protects, and gives safe passage. He is not a barrier meant to confine us, but a presence that allows us to come in and go out freely—to live securely and find pasture.
This guided Scripture meditation invites you to imagine yourself within this scene and reflect on where you may be longing for safety, clarity, or care. Through several slow readings of John 10:7–10, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest—allowing Jesus’s promise of protection and abundant life to settle into your heart.
Lent reminds us that we don’t have to determine what is safe or life-giving on our own. Jesus invites us to trust Him as the gate—the One who leads us into real and lasting life.
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I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus
This journal includes:
• Each week’s Scripture passage
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• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing
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Today’s Scripture
John 10:7–10 (NIV)
7 Jesus said,
“Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
If you are helped by these meditations, consider sharing them with a friend or leaving a review. Simple acts like these help create space for more people to slow down and listen.
Thank you for joining me on So Much More.
We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us—and this is one way we are creating space to listen.
Today’s meditation music was generously provided by Simon Wester. If you enjoyed the music, make sure to listen to and follow him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ

Learn more about Every Woman’s Bible today by visiting:
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