Note for 20241215 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 16 - John 12 - Light in Darkness

 

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Day 029

Genesis 48 to 50

Part 16 - John 12 - Light in Darkness

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John 12:1-50 KJV

[1] Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. [2] There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. [3] Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. [4] Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, [5] Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? [6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. [7] Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. [8] For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always. [9] Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. [10] But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; [11] because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. [12] On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, [13] took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. [14] And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, [15] Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. [16] These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. [17] The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. [18] For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. [19] The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. [20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: [21] the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. [22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. [23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. [24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. [25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. [26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. [27] Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. [28] Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. [29] The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. [30] Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. [31] Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. [32] And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. [33] This he said, signifying what death he should die. [34] The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? [35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. [36] While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. [37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: [38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? [39] Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, [40] He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; That they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, And be converted, And I should heal them. [41] These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. [42] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: [43] for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. [44] Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. [45] And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. [46] I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. [47] And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. [48] He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. [49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. [50] And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

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Note for 20241215

Who is the Word of GOD? Have you paid attention and have you heard the Life that is spoken of in Truth? For this world will present to you a counterfeit, and less you know the Truth, a lie may take a hold of you and take you along to where it goes. Still there is this new life in Christ presented to you, a peace unlike the peace this world promotes. It speaks of servitude, laying your own will down for the will of GOD. Better yet, when your will comes into alignment with the will of GOD. But, do not be mistaken, even Judas the thief was among the disciples while Christ walked on the earth; remember that the enemy is more subtle than any beasts that the Lord created. He is as a prowling lion, seeking whom he may devour. Even so, Judas had his purpose, so the Lord said to him in his hour, make haste to do what thou must.

After Christ raised Lazarus from the dead, many from near and far came to see them. According to the text by John here, the Pharisees seeked to end the life of Lazarus too, for this sake. The Pharisees said that their work was for naught, and that the whole world was following after Christ. And yet, they wouldn't, no! Their solution was to crush the opposition. Who were they opposing? Who then is appointed for the wrath of GOD?

When a man blows up himself, and holds his own intellect and wisdom higher than the Word of GOD, he is blinded by his own arrogance. He thinks higher of himself than he ought to, and by it he cannot see one greater than himself. In a "for profit" life, he will dismiss the prophets of GOD. Who is a prophet, but he that says what the LORD our GOD has said? What then is it to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Who is the very Word of GOD? Judas would rob Jesus from an anointing, for the opportunity to steal from the purse. A "for profit" life, soon exposes the enemy of life itself.

For all that you have read and all that you have heard, who will you honor with your life? Does man still seek to line his pockets with the goods of others? Does he seek glory that is not his to have? Does man steal the glory that is due to GOD? The dead can only see the dead, they have a respect of person. You can impress the lost with shiny things and empty promises, for they can only see what is leaning to "profit" them. They will even do an apparent good thing, to slide a robbery in. They will collect for the poor, but will eat themselves to the full, before they part with some of it. Look at the complaint Judas made, he was "pleading" for the poor. In the mindless banter of the carnal mind, he that has less than what he judges himself to be worth; he will think himself to be the poor. He will say for himself, I am the poor, for I have not what I want. But, when the Light falls on that which is in darkness, its nature is exposed. By the Light, the corruption of the soul can be seen; while those who stand in righteousness, shine as a light in itself. When corruption or error is noticed in the self, it is soon corrected then; for such a soul lives in the light and not in the darkness of this world. Darkness presents itself as something different than it is, it thinks itself hidden in the shade of things. But the True Light will expose all. So do those who walk after the Light proclaim, "Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet." They walk in the Light, for they search their error out. By their fruit shall you know them, if there is light in you, they will flee to the veil of night. They will shy away from the light, even if it means to point the error out in another, so they may slip away unnoticed. Like their father, they will use crafty ways to conceal their error; while they take profits by "hook or crook." When Christ returns, they will be in a Spotlight they can't escape.

Remember mercy and grace, have compassion with one another. Deal in charity to one another, love as Christ has loved you. For God's business is a charity business; GOD forgives, because of His Love for us. As he who lives by the sword shall die by it, so too shall he that shows mercy obtain mercy.

Selah, Shalom.

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Verse of The Day

From the YouVersion Bible App (expanded from verse 5)

Jeremiah 23:5-8 KJV

[5] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. [6] In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE Lord OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. [7] Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; [8] but, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. 

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