Daily Manna
04.10.12

A Perfect Unity

TEXT: JOHN 5:17-31

"Then Jesus answered and said to them, Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner" (John 5:19).

It is common knowledge that most people believe in the existence of God. They differ however in the mode of fellowship with Him. While some worship inanimate objects, others commune with either angels or notable old testament characters. But the scripture is clear in that God gave His only begotten Son (Jesus).

Our text reveals a deep truth in the relationship between God and Jesus Christ. The divine Father - Son relationship is a perfect model of unity in plurality of persons. Jesus claims equality with God in works, resurrection power, judgment, honour, giving eternal life, self-existence, deed and power over death and destiny. As God has made all things including the Sabbath, so is Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath. God has committed all things into the hands of Jesus. Why then would men confess the power of God and yet deny Christ, His Son? The Scriptures say unto Him belong all power; authority and dominion. It would not be logical to confess the power of God and at the same time disregard the Lordship of Christ, who is the power of God unto salvation. God has given us His Son Jesus, that all things may be done and fulfilled through Him. He manifests the mercy, love, righteousness, justice and nature of God. Our aspirations can then be fulfilled in Him because the Father "sheweth Him all things that Himself doeth . . ." (vs. 20).

The spiritually dead in sin can receive life because Christ has life to give. Those who hear His voice and receive Him are translated from the depth of sin to the life of righteousness. They face no more condemnation but everlasting life. Let us live to honour Christ and not despise Him. We are called to keep His commandment and do His will. To despise Him is to reject God. The Psalmist affirms in Psalm 9:17 "The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the nations that forget God." It is time to accept Him as the Son of God.

Thought for the day: "Knowing God is believing in Christ Jesus"

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