November 20 “Truth” John 14:6
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6)
I am truly fascinated at the lack of popularity for the Truth, in our present society. As a Follower of Christ, I recognize that Jesus Christ is the only way to Salvation. I acknowledge the power of His Shed Blood to Cleanse and to Forgive my sins. The Gospel truths are reliable and the Bible, God’s Holy Word, is clear and plain for all of us to read and to claim. I have observed and I have been involved with other professing believers that seem to forget this very fact! JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD! MEDITATION WILL NOT DO IT! TRYING TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE WILL NOT DO IT! IT IS THE SHED BLOOD OF JESUS AND THE UNMERITED FAVOR OF GOD THAT PROVIDES OUR REDEMPTION AND OUR ETERNAL SALVATION! As I observe the actions of others and perceive their motivations, I have determined that these folks are not claiming the SAVING GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST! Friends, if you are depending on “Politics” or “Government” or “Human Goodwill,” you are in a position to be disappointed and to fail! Recently, a young lady, that demonstrates care and concern for others, was so excited that her candidate had won, the 2020 election. She actually said, “Finally, all of this chaos and hatred is going to end! Now we can come together and build a better future for our kids!” Now, I respect her right to believe this lie, and there are well-meaning folks that share her opinion, however, I DO NOT! I KNOW, I BELIEVE, I AM LIVING UNDER THE ONLY TRUE AND LIFE-CHANGING AUTHORITY FOR MANKIND! JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SALVATION!! You cannot be good enough! The odd actions of other professing believers, leads me to think that their experience with Jesus is a bit different than mine. I feel a burden for “Lost Souls,” and for those that have been “Deceived” by the EVIL ONE! Followers of Christ, we have a responsibility, we have an obligation, and we have a duty, to share the Love of Christ and to be an Example to others, and to live with the recognition that “This World is not our home, we are just passing through!” Attitude of Faith is the key! The Shed Blood is the Way! God’s Love is the Reason! Obedience is our duty! Proclaiming the “Good News” is our calling and Heaven is our Reward! Regardless of what the world may say, regardless of what Satan may proclaim, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!