John 5:43-44
43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44 How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
Dear friends,
In these verses Jesus is talking to the pharisees about missing the very subject of scripture. They were looking good to other people yet having little regard for how God sees them. Today we might call this "people pleasing" or acting the part to get a certain response. They were masters at proclaiming the word but not living the word. This is a very dangerous position as they knew enough scripture to fool the masses yet internally Jesus said they did not know him, so they did not know God.
Heart check time... Jesus continues to say that they will be condemned by the very scriptures (law of Moses) that they put their hope in.
My friends, last week I urged you in Jesus name to press on as we serve a mighty God. He knows us as Jesus knew these Pharisees so we don't have to act or fake our way through life! It is very easy to know just enough scripture to "feel" safe yet miss the true Word of Life who is Jesus himself (John 1). Let's read the Bible in light of who Jesus is, why He came and in the context of His triumphant return.
Prayer: Lord, we long to know you and your word. Your word is a lamp to our feet so we can navigate in this world. As we read the Bible this week help us to draw closer to Christ through it. We want to know you more! Help us to resist the temptation of finding hope in how we look to people on the outside. You are our life and only hope. Thank you Lord. In Christ. Amen!
Ty
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