The Son speaks the words of eternal life

Sometimes it feels as though everyone is walking away from Jesus. This can be true on a personal level, as old friends quietly drift away from the Christian faith. It can also seem true on a national level, as church congregations gradually decline. But in today's passage, John wants us to see that, however discouraging this may be, it is no reason to stop listening to Jesus. It does not take him by surprise. And Jesus still has the words of eternal life.