John 7:25-36 NIV
Now, if anyone thought some of Jesus' parables were confusing; they surely must have considered where he says he's from and going really confusing. He has been sent from the one who is true and whom they do not know and in a little while they will not see find him because he is going to him who sent him.
What does it all mean? Jesus was sent by our Father in heaven and will return to the Father in heaven in a short while. The people think only in earthly terms so cannot figure the whole coming and going out. They know Jesus. They've seen the miracles. Yet, they know him as "true man" so they just can't see that he is really the Messiah. There must be someone else who will come who might do even greater signs than he. He; after all, is just a man, a Nazarene, born of Joseph and Mary. They just can't figure out who he is; that he is truly the Messiah.
The Messiah has come. He was sent by the Father. In death he went away. By the power of the Holy Spirit, he has come again and will be with us now and forever.
When we try to reason these things out by earthly standards, they may be very confusing. But, with a heart and mind of faith; they are very easy to comprehend. Where he comes from and where he now reigns are just matters of fact, for those who believe. It doesn't need explaining. It just is.
God's Peace - Pr. J
Now, if anyone thought some of Jesus' parables were confusing; they surely must have considered where he says he's from and going really confusing. He has been sent from the one who is true and whom they do not know and in a little while they will not see find him because he is going to him who sent him.
What does it all mean? Jesus was sent by our Father in heaven and will return to the Father in heaven in a short while. The people think only in earthly terms so cannot figure the whole coming and going out. They know Jesus. They've seen the miracles. Yet, they know him as "true man" so they just can't see that he is really the Messiah. There must be someone else who will come who might do even greater signs than he. He; after all, is just a man, a Nazarene, born of Joseph and Mary. They just can't figure out who he is; that he is truly the Messiah.
The Messiah has come. He was sent by the Father. In death he went away. By the power of the Holy Spirit, he has come again and will be with us now and forever.
When we try to reason these things out by earthly standards, they may be very confusing. But, with a heart and mind of faith; they are very easy to comprehend. Where he comes from and where he now reigns are just matters of fact, for those who believe. It doesn't need explaining. It just is.
God's Peace - Pr. J
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