When God Says …
“Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.” (John 13:33 KJV).
The Lord Jesus in a pivotal moment sets a strong bond with His disciples, addressing them with endearment as 'little children'. He is giving His beloved young disciples a heads up that His time with them in the flesh is getting short. The hour is heading fast towards His impending arrest by the religious authorities orchestrated by Judas, the traitor. Literally, in few hours, He will be taken in front of their very eyes like a criminal, though He committed nothing to warrant as such.
He warned them, like He said to the religious leadership of the Jews, that where He is going, they (too) can't come. He is referring to his imminent crucifixion, death, burial and rise from the grave. This is a mission He is sent for, that no one else can do. There is none among humans who's spotless to shed their blood to cleanse us and restore our life to the place of oneness with our Creator and heavenly Father. Yes, it is only - “The precious blood of Christ, being the Lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:19). Scriptures affirm, as it is written: “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”” (Acts 4:12 ESV).
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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