THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 288 B

God, at different times and in different ways spoke in time past to believers via the prophets. In today's time dispensation, God has spoken unto us via His Son JESUS, noting that JESUS is the appointed heir of all things. Indeed, all things were made by JESUS and similarly all things were made for JESUS!

This is the same JESUS the Christ that is described as the brightness of His Glory. The same JESUS the Christ being the express image of God’s Holy Spirit. In fact the same Jesus - God in Christ - who upheld all of His promises by the power of His own Word. And the same JESUS the Christ that provided us with salvation.

In this context, God in Christ had by Himself purged our sins. He had by Himself finished or completed the work of man’s redemption. This is why JESUS said “It is finished.” It is also why JESUS then ascended into Heaven and sat down. By the act of sitting down, JESUS declared that no one can add to or diminish from the plan of redemption and salvation.

Yes, JESUS sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high (the right hand being the hand of power and work). It is important to note here that JESUS was much more superior than angels. The Spirit of God had never referred to angels as His sons. It is also important to note that His name - the name of JESUS - is superior to every other name whether it be in Heaven or on Earth. As the scriptures clearly state, there is no salvation obtainable in any other name.

“Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee” saith the scriptures. And again the Spirit declaring of JESUS - “I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to me a son." In other words, when He brings His Only Begotten Son into this world, the Spirit says, “And let all the angels of God worship JESUS." But I digress somewhat.

Concerning the angels, the Spirit declares that He has made His angels spirits - His ministers - a flame of fire. But the Holy Spirit speaks concerning His Only Begotten Son saying, “Your Throne, O God is forever and ever a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of your kingdom."

Why is this? Because JESUS loved righteousness and hated iniquity. Therefore, saith the scriptures, the Holy Spirit your Father and God has anointed you with the oil of gladness above all others. For it was you Lord who in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth and the Heavens are the works of your hands. All things corruptible shall perish but you LORD do not change. Indeed, JESUS you are the same yesterday, today and forever. Whereas, everything else waxes old just like a garment.

But as a vesture you shall fold the remnants up and yes, they shall be changed. But you Lord are the same and throughout your years shall not fail those who love you.

Further, the Holy Spirit has never said to the angels at any time “Sit on my right hand, UNTIL I make your enemies to be your footstool." Rather, all angels are proclaimed of God to be ministering spirits. Spirits sent forth of God to minister to the heirs of salvation.

It is for this reason that the Holy Ghost shall lead and guide believers into all truth. After JESUS ascended up into Heaven, then the same JESUS ministered to believers through His Spirit. Therefore, let us hear by the ministry of JESUS what is being said today, knowing that the truth - the gospel - shall set us free. Peace to all in JESUS name!