If You Had Known Me, Jesus States - PART 187

If you had known Me, then you should have known my Father also. If this statement in and of itself is not convincing enough, then note that Jesus also said, "If you have seen Me you have seen my Father also."

Let's elaborate on this point. In the beginning, God created man. He created man as an early image of Himself in visible created form. Further, when God created man, God had a purpose. Today, we see God's purpose unfolding gradually in accord with His proposed purpose.

God created man from the earth. Yes, He created you and I. We are the works of His hands. However, man (and woman) totally messed up in the Garden. Like our ancestors, we inherited sin. Our reward for disobedience to God is that sin abounds. Like pigs (if we can use the New Testament example) roll around in dirt. We get all spruced up and then roll in the slime pit of sin.

But this was never God's intent for our lives. So God comes to our rescue. Why? Because God has a plan built on His love and mercy for His people. And even though - often - the plan may seem obscure to us, it does not take away from God's plan for our life.

It is similarly important to note that while we dwell in the constructs of time, God is eternal. The question is, "What is man that God is so mindful?" That God is so interested and involved with us? What have we ever done to deserve all the pleasures we have known. Again, why does God care for man? This has all got to be wrapped up in one word -- LOVE. God's love!

Indeed, this endless love of God made a way to redeem mankind. A plan of salvation whereby we could respond to God's love. Given the perilous times that we live - with possibly Armageddon just around the corner, it is surely time to stop politicking and playing religion. This is serious stuff. Young men are dying for old men’s wars. The powers that be carve out hideaways in tunnels and mountains in an effort to escape the eminent wrath of God. In fact, they try to escape to empty planets whilst in the meantime bodies lie strewn in the streets. You wanted a king, a president, a prime minister, a dictator? Be careful of what you are asking for, for you might just get it.

The good news is that for believers, God is the King of kings and Lord of lords. God is the Prince of Peace. Instead of being intent on paying money for that which is not meat, we should be getting to know God. God has all the answers, And indeed, God is the answer!

When you look for God with all your heart, then you will find that God our Father was in the man Jesus the Christ. Do not look for another. Your search ends when you come to JESUS, who is the Only Answer for the world today!