DAY – 27
THE SON OF GOD
what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son? John 10:36
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Our God is triune, consisting of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The father God dwells in the marvelous light, and mortals are unable to see or be in his presence. Instead, he sent his son, Lord Jesus Christ, to reveal himself to humanity. The father and Lord Jesus are now one. (John 10:30) He told the crowd that whoever has seen me has already seen my father and that no one can go to my father except through me. Prophet Isaiah prophesied centuries ago that a son of God would be given to humanity, and that the government would be placed on his shoulders. God's son will be given authority over the entire universe. Many prophets prophesied about the son of God throughout history, heightening people's expectations and longings.
The first 30 years of Lord Jesus Christ's life were devoted to his parents and family after he was born. He supported his family by working as a carpenter in his father's shop. He was growing in his understanding and knowledge of God as he studied the scriptures. When he reached the age of 30, he realized the meaning of his life and the call to preach the gospel and about God's kingdom. To fulfill Moses' law, he went to John the baptized and was baptized in the Jordan by him before preaching the good news of salvation. A strange encounter occurred after he returned from the water. The people who were watching him saw the holy spirit ascend on him in the form of a dove and heard a thunderous voice from the sky declare, "This is my son, in whom I am well pleased." The father makes a powerful declaration and validates Lord Jesus. Many people would enter God's mission without a call from God, err, and return. However, God honors those who are called as his chosen vessel in front of all.
Jesus is the visible God's image, the firstborn of all creations. (Colossians 1:15) After preaching the gospel, Jesus became tired and asked his disciples to take him across the next seashore. He fell asleep in the backside because he was exhausted. And as the boat was traveling, there was a sudden thunderstorm that hit the boat, and despite attempting to escape, all efforts were futile. When the disciples realized they couldn't escape, they cried out to God to help them. Jesus, who was awakened by the noise, recognized their danger and immediately rebuked the waves, and ordered them to be quiet. The fierce and threatening wind stopped and remained silent when he said those words. Everyone was perplexed as to how he was given authority over nature and it obeyed him, and they all confessed to each other that he is, in fact, God's son.
Though many saw Jesus' power to heal people, bring them salvation and peace, and forgive their sins, some did not believe Jesus was God's son. Out of jealousy, they mocked him and found flaws in him. They tried to kill him several times because they despised his teachings. The world's ruler, Satan, blinded their minds so that they could not see the son of God. Even though Jesus walked and lived among them, they abhorred being referred to as God's son.
Even in today's world, people are aware that Jesus is a God of love, that he never rebukes anyone who comes to him, that he is a compassionate God and son of God, but they refuse to follow him because they are unable to comprehend his teachings. But look at Nathaniel. While he was sitting under the fig tree, Philip summoned him to meet Jesus, the man about whom Moses and the other prophets had written. Nathaniel, on the other hand, refused to accompany Philip and concluded that nothing good could come from Nazareth. So Jesus went to him and acknowledged his presence under the fig tree, which surprised Nathanial, who testified that Jesus is the son of God.
The name Jesus is given to us for us to be saved from the lake of fire or hell. Whoever confesses and believes that Jesus is the son of God will be saved. He is God's begotten Son. And when we believe in him, we are redeemed.
May the Lord Jesus bless you and give you the wisdom to understand his love and believe in him. amen.
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