OVERCOME WITH THE TRUTH

The Truth, God's Word, which brings light to all who linger in darkness and offers hope to the hopeless, can only be understood when we diligently listen with humility to receive the message into tender hearts with a fervent desire to know the reason for which He came from the Father of Lights but give no room for empty conversation conceived by satan to turn the eyes of men to his minions' messes across the fallen world, and from the LORD. Masquerading as if coming from a messenger of light instead of a man-slayer, self-initiated, loveless speech blindfolds one from acknowledging the Truth, even when it's been served on a platter of gold; yet, the Power of Truth shared in love, always overcomes bad news, known as lies, restoring order in due time (2 Cor. 11:14).

Moreover, believing and receiving Divine direction delivers Christians from every deception hatched by the devil and intended to be carried out by his own, who briefly bow to the liar as their father because of the temporal pleasure and comfort they lust for (1 John 3:8). This keeps the Righteous in Christ on high with a greater goal, supernaturally above distracted offspring of darkness, having been graced with Divine understanding, gained through the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit who has been granted to stay within Believers (Ps. 27:4).

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank You, Heavenly Father, for the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit which gives me an accurate understanding of Your Word through whom I am redeemed as I listen attentively to His message spoken through Your vessels, abide by the Truth to overcome the desires of the Adversary, and live in Your righteousness forever,

Amen.

From John 8:43-44

GOD-SENT CHILDREN

Those who tell the Good News are united with our Heavenly Father through His Son and Word, Jesus Christ, who has been graciously sent as a revelation of His Love, for the redemption of mankind (1 John 4:14-16). Personal faith in God's only begotten, Jesus as the Messiah of our souls, pleases the Father; yet our willingness to receive Him in Love and suffer with Him for a short time, being re-born of the Spirit to live for Him, repurposes us as ambassadors of Christ and dear Children of God, adopted to share in His glory (John 16:22, Rom. 8:16-17, Heb. 11:6, 1 John 5:1).

Although, this keeps Christians separated from the lusts of the world and the deception of the devil, having been sent by the LORD to proclaim His Word with power lovingly to all, those who seek earthly pleasures to satisfy their greed and pride, end up rejecting the Source of good things and us, for the one who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, aligning themselves with the Accuser (James 1:17-18, John 5:42-43 & 10:10).

PRAYER: Thank You Heavenly Father, for accepting me, as I am willing to receive Your Word lovingly into my heart, which keeps me forever redeemed - living as a co-heir with Jesus Christ, Your Son, in whom my faith rests. Please send me to Your lost Children and surround me with family in Christ, so that I might have more opportunities to show them love and receive it visibly,

Amen.

From John 8:42

ABRAHAM'S FAITHFUL CHILDREN

Our faith in the Word of God, Jesus Christ, shown as dedication to obey Him from the depth of our hearts, without the intention of harming another, makes us Christians, Friends, and Children of God with circumcised hearts to live as blessed Sons and Daughters of Abraham on Earth and Spiritually preserved Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven (John 15:15, Gal. 3:7-9 & 29, James 2:21-23).

So, as our Father Abraham who is known as the Father of many nations, relentlessly lived in obedience to the Word of God, we should endeavor to do the same or even better, for we are graciously endowed with the gift of the Holy Spirit to do even greater works than Jesus, justified by our faith as ambassadors of Christ, the promised Seed (Gen. 17:4, John 14:2).

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Jesus Christ, for by Your Word and redeeming blood, I am circumcised by God to live as a co-heir with You, favored with the inheritance of Abraham on Earth and that received in Heaven where my soul will graciously remain, by faith in Your Holy Name,

Amen (Deut. 30:6).

From John 8:39-41

GIVING GOD'S WORD HIS PLACE

Going to churches and practicing a religion doesn't make one a descendant of Abraham - meaning "Their Protector" - nor a true Christian, except one is willing to receive and live with Jesus Christ alone as everything from the Author to the Finisher of their faith (Jude 4 & Heb. 12:1-2). Some may inherit the lineage of Abraham by nature; still, making a place in our hearts for God's Word and the promised Seed, Jesus keeps us united with Our Holy Father in the Spirit (Gen. 22:18, Matt. 6:9).

Also, being born of the Spirit gives us the boldness to always speak and abide by the Gospel revealed by our Heavenly Father through His Son, while others rely on their own understanding, contaminated by hateful worldly cultures and traditions influenced by the devil, shown as doctrines to try covering over their sins and bring down the glory of the Church through their own habits (Prov. 3:5, 1 Tim. 4:1 & 6:3-5). Because God does not want any person to die, this ends up grieving the Holy Spirit who does not force us to rightly worship the LORD in the Spirit and encourages self-righteousness which is not real righteousness at all, thus gradually separating one from God's presence, which is ultimately pervasive and permanent (1 John 4:20 & 2 Pet. 3:9).

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, for the presence of Your Word speaking Life into me and my loved ones, which unites us together forever, being vessels testifying of Your coexistence and revealing the Truth to the World; in Jesus' Name,

Amen.

From John 8:37-38

TRULY FREED

Through the Lamb of God's life's blood and the words of our testimony, we can be redeemed by grace, overcoming death to live forever as God's beloved Children; yet, desiring or living in the deceptive pleasures of sin keeps one away from God's grace (Rom. 6:1-22, Rev. 12:11). Sin traps many people in ropes of their own making and compels them to feel comfortable in their lustful ways so that they are blindfolded against the Truth and may remain in bondage to never return to union with the Father, while everyone who receives the Truth, God's Word, in repentance and full submission, becomes free in all reality (Prov. 5:22, Rom. 6:16).

Moreover, the declaration of the Gospel reveals the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus to all who abide by it (Rom. 8:2). So, we should follow Him along the path of the righteous who are written in the book of life, to remain eternally free but never again be entangled in sins, every one of which only leads to the second death (Gal. 5:1, Rev. 20:14-15).

PRAYER: Thank You, Ever-loving Father, for You have graciously set me free from sin and favor me to dwell in Your presence through Your Holy Son and everlasting Word, Jesus Christ; please keep Your Spirit with me as I truly live in Him,

Amen.

From John 8:34-36

THE TRUTH SETS FREE

Knowing the Truth and living by it sets us free from sin and its penalty which the Law reveals: condemnation, guilt and death - because only Jesus Christ lovingly fulfilled it, now all who receive Him faithfully are graced with blessing and ever kept alive, being redeemed Heirs of the Father (Psalm 32:1-2, Matt. 5:17, John 1:17, Rom. 3:19-26). Besides, God's Word is the Truth which testifies of His Righteousness as the only Way leading to the Father of all Creation (John 14:6, Rom. 3:10).

Therefore, we should endeavor to know, mercifully speak with, and abide by the Truth which gives peace to our souls so that we may remain worthy of the presence of the LORD; the Righteous judge of all, Jesus Christ - the Prince of Peace (James 2:12-13).

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, for the revelation of Your Word who declares the Truth for the redemption of my soul so that I may ever remain free from every accusation and bondage inflicted by the devil to separate man from God. Blessed be Your Holy Name,

Hallelujah!

From John 8:32

DISCIPLES KEEP STRONG

The true qualities identifying disciples of Christ are made manifest through faithfulness to His Words and full submission to His teachings, as those willing to both hear & obey enjoy living according to His exemplary character, which reveals the Love of the Father to all (John 14:15). Even after being born-again into the Body of Christ as priests and citizens of God's Kingdom, meditating on and abiding by the instruction of God's Word strengthens our union with the LORD through the presence of the Holy Spirit in us, who keeps us active in effectively revealing His Love to every nation, tribe, and race (John 14:23, Rev. 5:9 & 10)

Furthermore, our willingness to remain committed to our Calling in Christ, indicates the love of God in us and appreciation for the redemption of our souls, which keeps our spirit in union with the Holy Spirit, as true disciples of Jesus Christ, favored to live out the fulfillment of God's Divine will on Earth.

PRAYER: Thank You, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for strengthening our love, keeping me abiding in Your Word and understanding Your teachings through the Holy Spirit in whom, as Your disciple, I'm enabled to stop sinning against You  but made active to proclaim the Gospel in praise of Your glorious and marvelous Name,

Amen.

From John 8:31