THURSDAY, 6 JULY 2023
TEXT:
John 12:36B-43
36B:
When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
37:
Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still
would not believe in him.
38:
This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our
message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
39:
For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere:
40:
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see
with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal
them.”
41:
Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.
42:
Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because
of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they
would be put out of the synagogue;
43:
for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
(New
International Version Holy Bible)
TOPIC:
LISTEN AND BELIEVE (II)
The
people who have teachable hearts listen attentively to Gospel messages and act
accordingly. But unteachable hearts do not apply what they are taught.
Christ
compared these two people to two types of builders.
The
one who listens but fails to do it is likened to he who builds on sand without
a good foundation.
The
one who listens and puts it into practice is likened to he who builds on a
solid foundation.
Therefore,
Jesus stated: "There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not
accept my words, that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last
day" (John 12:48).
This
is a stern warning to the listeners and readers of God's word that we should
put what we have learned into practice or be ready to face Gods judgment for
disobeying same.
QUESTION:
Do I believe Jesus Christ and His words as the Bible teaches?
PRAYER:
My Lord Almighty, grant me an obedient heart to believe Your word in Jesus
name. Amen.
Remain
Blessed
ECWA Food For The Day, 2023.
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