JESUS SPEAKING
“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him, and have seen Him” (John 14: 7.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He is God in human form; he was born of a virgin and walked among men; as God’s only son, he directly reflects the mannerisms and characteristics of our Eternal Father. He performed all of the works that only God could accomplish; he forgave sins; he healed the sick; he even raised the dead. Those who desire to see God need look no further than Jesus Christ [Note: In another portion of scripture, the disciples asked Jesus to show them the Father; Jesus replied, “Those who have seen me, have seen the Father.”]
Whenever I fly home for Christmas, I spend a great deal of time with my nieces and nephews. Recently I saw a picture of my Dad as a child; the resemblance between him and my nephew Seth was absolutely astonishing (they looked like twins.) I am also amazed whenever I hear my little nephew Austin speak; I can hear my sisters voice in every word he utters. To some degree or another, children are a reflection of their parents. Physical characteristics and mannerisms are passed down from one generation to another. Jesus Christ, being God’s Son, is not only similar to his Father, he is an exact reflection of Him. When Jesus turned a meager meal in to enough to feed five thousand, we saw that God can create something from nothing. When Jesus calmed a storm, we learned that God controls nature itself. When he displayed compassion, we discovered that God is compassionate. Because Jesus lived a sinless life, we are now aware of the sinless nature of God. Because he did all the works of God, we can confidently call him the ‘Son of God.’
Today, those who desire to see God need look no further than His Son, Jesus Christ. Although Jesus is seated at God’s right hand in heaven, he has left his body behind. His body is the church. Those who have received the gospel are the sons and daughters of God. We are called to continue His work in this place. When others see us, they should see our Father. We are called to be generous; to be loving; to be compassionate; to be pure, and to be perfect, “Even as [our] heavenly Father is perfect.” May you submit to the will of God; may you do His works; and may you inherit the eternal riches He has promised to all of His children.
“Holy Father, we thank You for Your son. He has taught us so much about You. We desire to be Your sons and daughters as well. Strengthen us and give us the power to accomplish Your work in this place. May others see our good works and glorify Your name. May we bring honor to You; may our lives be a reflection of Your goodness. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things in Jesus Christ’s name, amen.” God bless all of you.
Jesus Speaks 