The Gospel of John 3:27-28 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.” (John 3:27-28 KJV)

Responding to the Jews' incitement of jealousy, John frustrated them with a very inspiring response they did not expect. These people are really not up for the truth. They are hapless minions used by the devil to thwart God's plan of salvation for mankind. But, conscious of his mission, John the Baptist dropped the naked truth before them as the course of his assignment unfolds to its completion. All through the tenure of his mission, John the Baptist has always openly and repeatedly declared that he is the voice in the wilderness preparing the path of the coming Messiah. 'He was sent as a witness to testify concerning the Light' who is greater than him. And, the Light is Christ Jesus, who is already come!

Taking the attitude of John the Baptist as lesson, we too by faith in Christ Jesus are to stay in our lane rooted in grace on the rock of God's promises. We are reminded not to be swayed by every schemes presented before us. Apostle Paul reminds: "Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming" (Ephesians 4:14). We have His Words and the Holy Spirit to guide and help us. We receive everything from heaven what we need to finish our course like John the Baptist. What God starts in us, He finishes! (Philippians 1:6). We have to be rooted in faith, and not held captive by religion.

Apostle Paul edifies us with these exhortations to the believers in Corinth: “Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.” (1 Corinthians 1:7-9 MSG)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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