At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Thy sight. All things are delivered unto Me of My Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and He to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him. Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. (Mat 11:25-30)
GOD makes His revelations to whom He will, The Father is glorified in what the Son is doing. Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, the Word made flesh, knows that which the Father has given Him, and they are one. We know GOD because the Word reveals Him, and because Jesus came that we might believe and see. We come to Jesus in faith, and trust Him for our Salvation, we can cease from our labors that will not achieve righteousness, and rest in Him and His righteousness, by which we may enter in to the presence of the Father. We learn of Him through the Scriptures, which are able to make us wise unto Salvation. We find rest, the peace that passeth all understanding, and a relationship with GOD through faith in the only begotten Son of GOD.
Jesus is the only way to the Father. We only know GOD through our faith in Him, His Word which He has revealed Himself to us, and the presence of GOD in us through the Spirit of GOD who dwells in us. Even understanding the Word, and hearing from GOD requires saving faith, and the Spirit of GOD, for the things of GOD are spiritually discerned. Only those who trust in Christ and His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary for forgiveness and reconciliation with GOD are born again, and can see because of their faith, without which it is impossible to please GOD, for he that cometh to GOD must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
Those of us who know GOD through the person and work of Jesus Christ and His Word, are to minister those around us, as His ambassadors, doing the work of the Kingdom. We are to disciple one another in the Word of GOD that we may grow thereby, and love one another that all may know that we are His disciples. We are to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all who will hear. As we go, we are to preach Christ and Him crucified, that those who hear the Gospel and believe may receive life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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