Jesus explained what it takes to follow Him. He said, “he that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
John 12 :34-36 (KJV)
34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is...
God said that although the people, in his time, may not agree with his stance on God and His laws, he had no need to fear them, but to stay firm in his faith.
Speaking of John the Baptist, Jesus said that “there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist.”
John 14 :21 (KJV)
21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him,...
Every person that walks apart from God will be in trouble come judgement day. They will hear the words, “I never knew you”.
John 1 :1-3 (KJV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were...
John bore witness of the light of Christ. He “was a man sent from God” and prepared the way for the Lord.
After arriving at Elizabeth’s place, in the “city of Juda”, she “saluted Elisabeth” to get her attention. Then, after hearing her greeting, “the babe leaped in her womb.”
John 10 :27,28 (KJV)
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man...
John 14 :27 (KJV)
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be...
Speaking of giving, when we give what we have to those that have not, then it is not only doing God’s work but also brings a special feeling in the heart of the giver.
It is God that would move us to love one another as He loves us. Without such love in our lives, there Is no true faith.
John 14 :12,13 (KJV)
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I...
John 16 :7,8 (KJV)
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if...
John 14 :23,24 KJV)
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make...
John 14 :15-17 (KJV)
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17...
If we are seeking God and allowing His love into our lives, then we will love as He loves. However, our own love is temporary and does not make a lasting difference in a person’s life.
John 3 :19-20 (KJV)
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth...
Those that are being led by God can see what is wicked and what is righteous. Everything that is of the world is made crystal clear to them.
As we are called by Jesus to “abide in me, and I in you”, the more we do so, the more we will walk in His good works.
When Jesus was about to leave this earthly life, He explained to His disciples that He would always be with them.
John 4 :13,14 (KJV)
13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but...
John 14 :5,6 (KJV)
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and...
John 8 :34-36 (KJV)
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the...
There is power in the name of Jesus. Trust in Him and He will give you strength. We can do all things in Christ Jesus.
May this be calling to come to Jesus be your alter call this day. Will you come to the front and give your life to Jesus Christ today?
Our belief in God is the first step of following Him. Our openness to God allows Him to pour into us and give us wisdom.
