But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. – John 14:31
The Life of Jesus Christ was marked by obedience and dedication. Always about the Father’s business, the Savior worked to do the will and commandment of the Father for love and glory. It was the purpose of His life, and we should learn from it.
When we dedicate our lives to arise and follow after Christ in obedience and love, we rid ourselves of the weight of sin that so easily besets us and ties us to old temptations and problems. This is the essence of looking forward and not backward. We cannot change the past. We can only live for today and hope for tomorrow.
The path may not always be clear, but we can know by Christ’s example that the Father’s will is always for our good. So, let us too arise, and go hence with Jesus.