READ
I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you. (John 8:37, RSV2CE)
but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God; this is not what Abraham did. (John 8:40, RSV2CE)
42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded and came forth from God; I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But, because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. (John 8:42–45, RSV2CE)
He who is of God hears the words of God; the reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.” (John 8:47, RSV2CE)
REFLECT
Hatred and wanting to kill Jesus stems from the Word of God being rejected. People do not want truth from God, His Word.
If God is your Father, you will Love Jesus. You will understand The Father sent Jesus. You cannot understand Jesus unless you want to know Truth and accept and receive His Word in order to embrace and obey (not lip service). He who is of God hears the Word of God understands it and Does it.
If you reject God’s word and do not embrace to obey his teachings you are a child of the devil. Your will is to do desires that stem from the devil. Do not want truth, want your way, lies, delusion, self love, hatred, etc. Refuse truth because the lie is part of your nature because the devil is a liar. You cannot hear the word of God because you are not of God.
PRAY
Jesus, it is so hard here. It seems even the church has turned away from you and your word. Everyone wants to change your word to mean something else instead of embracing your Truth and directions for life. Ironically they want to change it in the name of love, which is actually a camouflage for selfish desire and refusal of responsibility that kills the souls of others and themselves. Good teaching is hard to find so come Holy Spirit, teach me, Help me, come to my assistance, make haste to help me and guide me to truth. You will not leave me in the hands of the enemy, help me seek you with all my heart! I need mercy and grace. Preserve me o God. Give me perseverance. Amen.
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