"How can you believe—you who receive honor from one another and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?"
~ John 5:44
I'd guess I've read the Gospel of John a hundred times, no exaggeration. Yet this is the first time I remember seeing the above verse. It explains a whole lot.
How many times does faith struggle ...
... to maintain hope that God's plan really is working good—this side of Heaven?
... to accept that when God forgives my sin, I am no longer condemned for it?
... to believe the right response to those who injure me is love and prayer and blessing?
There are a million other ways faith stops short, and certainly other reasons. But today, I am struck by Jesus' words, and I am bolstered to think that how we can better believe is as simple as seeking the honor that comes from God rather than men.
Lord Jesus, let us be conscious of only Your eyes, only Your Father's eyes, that You may increase our faith.
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Hi Anne, Kind of like people that have a form of godliness. They go to church thinking they are doing the right thing, looking good to their neighbor, while not having a real relationship with God. All that effort and for nothing. It is so sad.
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Yes, Odie, it is sad when people get so involved with church and religion that they miss out on knowing God and His people. In the end, it will not be about what we know, but Who we know.
ReplyDeleteAmen, so very true.
ReplyDeleteYes, Denise, remember always the honor you have from your precious Abba in Heaven.
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