Now By This We Know That We Know Him; Because The Lord Jesus Dwells Within - Part 2360

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore, the world knows us not, because it knew Him not." (I John 3:1)

But for those who know in whom they serve, these understand that the resurrected Jesus is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36) That this same Jesus told His disciples -- "I and My Father are One!" (John 10:30) And similarly, that if y/we had seen Jesus, we have seen the Father and know Him." (John 14:6-12)

The mystery that was held in the bosom of the Father from the beginning of the world. The One and Only God who loved us enough to shed His precious holy blood on a cross for you and I. (Acts 20:28; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:10-11; I Timothy 3:16) 

"After the kindness and love of God our Saviour ..." (Titus 3:4-7)

"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world." (I John 2:1-3)

So why do so many within the modern day religious culture want to divide God Almighty into thirds? A triad? A triune god? Or as the statements of faith suggest -- God in three persons? Or worse yet, some multi-headed god? Even when the first commandment begins with "Hear O Israel, the Lord thy God is One Lord!" (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29-31)

Moreover, when will we truly understand His over abundance of love for His beloved creation -- so much so that He willingly desired for us to become an heir in Him, and was willing, as the Good Shepherd, to lay down His life for His sheep. Yes, He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not. (John 1:10-11) 

The Word made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:1-18)

Not another God or a separate God -- but rather, the One and Only Living God. Emmanuel, being interpreted, God with us. His Name (as the angel of the Lord declared) JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23)

It is in this context that John writes: "I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him [that is] from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Love not the world, neither the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever." (I John 2:14-16)

And, in another place, "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, I know Him, and does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says He abides in him ought himself also to walk just as He (Jesus) walked."

How did Christ walk? In humility, as God manifest in the flesh. Among people who were brokenhearted and sick. Teaching doctrine that caused those who heard to marvel. Unwavering. Unchangeable. Sharing that we too had to become as little children, worshipping Him with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. 

Yes, Jesus -- the Great I AM who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.  The Bread of Life. The Living Water. The Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the Ending, King of kings and Lord of lords. 

The greatest love story ever told. Come into His presence this day. Let the Lord of hosts Jesus the Christ cleanse you and fill your heart to overflowing with His joy and peace. Worship Him with all your heart -- for He alone is worthy of honour and praise!

Most of all, magnify His precious, holy Name.  Stand in the offering plate.