And Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, does not believe
in Me but in Him who sent Me. He
who sees Me sees the One who sent Me. I have come as
Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in
darkness. If anyone hears My sayings and does not
keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to
save the world. He who rejects Me and does not receive
My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the
last day. For I did not speak on My own
initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as
to what to say and what to speak. I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the
things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
It is important to recognize the unity of
the holy trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). While all three are God of God, it can be
rightfully said that God the Father is the center piece of deity. This is why Jesus said that He does not speak
of His own accord, but He speaks the words of the Father. He goes on to say that those who have seen
Him have seen God who sent Him. This is
why the Bible says that Jesus is God who dwell among us. Jesus is the King, but He is also the
Servant. Because of who He is, His work
on the Cross is sufficient to save the sins of the world, if only they give Him
credit for who He is – God.
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed King of Kings and
Lord of Lords. Your mercy is far greater
than Your judgment, but Your judgment is very real if people say the final “no”
to Your saving grace. Draw us close to
you so that all will believe. In Your
holy name I pray Amen.
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