Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
Week 3 - The Journey Day 3
"Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM."" John 8:58
"Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM."" John 8:58
Jesus, as Son of Man speaks of His deity, He speaks truth to the Jewish leadership, He speaks of His role within the Trinity but why? He knew this would infuriate those he was debating with. He knew they questioned who he was, why would the son of Joesph be God in their minds. They thought they knew the faith and were willing to condemn another to death because he would not think like they did.
Yet Jesus stands in their midst and tells them exactly who He is, challenging their thinking and not getting emotionally charged. You ever debate someone on a religious truth and everyone is getting emotionally charged? Truth is truth, it speaks for itself just as Jesus did, He is God. Allowing our emotions to interfere with our thinking keeps us blinded to the truth. What lessons can we learn by just watching the Son of Man have a religious debate.
I know what I know and no one convinced me because of how they said it, Truth speaks for itself. Jesus spoke this truth to them because as teachers of the Law it was not being done out of love, it was self serving. He knew the zeal they had to crucify Him and as God, He loves His creation, He wants nothing but the best for us so He has to get our attention to help us see the error of our thinking.
What is God saying to me? I AM, in your midst and with you throughout your day. Listen for My voice and see Me at work within you. My creation denies who I Am is, you know Truth and that is what I ask of My creation.
Dear Father, I sit and watch Jesus witness to who He is and who You are. I enjoy watching You at work and no matter the situation seeing You speak truth in a situation that one side is emotionally charged and only reflecting truth back. Watch over us this day Lord, help us chose the proper path forward, as You know it isn't clear and I only seek Your will for my life. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us
St Joesph, Protector of the Holy Family, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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