Scripture
42 Jesus told them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. 43 Why can't you understand what I am saying? It's because you can't even hear me! 44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don't believe me! 46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don't you believe me? 47 Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don't listen because you don't belong to God."
48 The people retorted, "You Samaritan devil! Didn't we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?"
49 "No," Jesus said, "I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father—and you dishonor me. 50 And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God is going to glorify me. He is the true judge.
Observations
- People are arguing with Jesus
- They can't understand because they can't hear
- We are all born into sin
- My default is devilish
- The Devil hates truth
- Don't expect anything but lies from the Devil
- We don't naturally believe Jesus
- We can know we belong to God when we hear His voice
- The true judge has and will glorify Jesus
Applications
- Consistently grow away from my default
- Daily die to self and listen to my true father
- Don't be shocked when the world hates truth
- Be involved with God's/Judge's plan to glorify Jesus
Prayer
Jesus, I almost laugh because these people are arguing with You. Then I think about my actions that are contrary to your character and line up with the Devils character. Reveal the areas in my life that need to be killed. I don't want to live in the default or naturally. I want to hear Your voice and live in the supernatural. I love and long to glorify You!!!
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