“If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.” 1 John 4:15 NIV
John’s point here is that if we confess the apostolic testimony, that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who saves us from our sins, we didn’t come up with that idea ourselves. The Spirit of God opened our eyes to see it. Our confession of Jesus Christ sent from God as the Saviour of the world is evidence that God abides in us and we abide in Him. In Matthew 16:15, Jesus asked His disciples the most important question in the world. It is the most crucial question that we can answer personally: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter gave the great answer (Matthew 16:16), “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus’ replied (Matthew 16:17), “Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.” John’s point here is : If, in your heart, you truly believe that Jesus is the Son of God, sent by the Father to be the Saviour of the world and that He is your Saviour, you didn’t figure that out on your own. God revealed it to you by His Spirit. Our confession is evidence that God abides in us, and we abide in Him. Confessing that Jesus is the Son of God is the vehicle of salvation, but faith is the fuel which makes it run. In other words, anyone can say, “Jesus is the Son of God,” but not really mean it. Tied into this confession is the sincere belief that it is true. “Son of God” means exactly that, Son of God. This shouldn’t be difficult for us to grasp, but it carries eternal consequences.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Jesus, I confess that You are Truly the Son of God.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Thank You, Father God, for revealing by Your Holy Spirit to me that Jesus Christ is Your only Begotten Son, my Saviour and Lord. By this confession is evidence that You abide in me, and I abide in You. AMEN
I.B.R.A. Readings
Nahum 3:14-19
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