The Devotional - A Look at the Book #815

by Jesse Abel

The Devotional – A look at the Book #815 (draft)

A Word from Papa “J”

 

Jesus clearly states in His opening remarks to the Apostle John that He holds the existence of all things. Utilizing the Greek Alphabet He assures the apostle that He (Jesus) holds the beginning of Creation to the end of Creation in His Power. He was then, He is now and He will always be the Almighty God. Revelation 1:8

 

Good Morning

I do not know if it ever crosses your mind, but from time to time when I read the Psalms or other areas of scripture and the person writing uses words like, “Our God is the God of gods” or other such comments, I find myself taking issue with the writer. I even find myself cringe a bit when I hear those words from the pulpit. Yet I know that the use of euphuisms are important since these statements help identify the corruption that is in the world through deception.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life – 1 John 1:1.

From the beginning of time to the present time and for the time to come the foundation of this truth has and will be challenged. Yet the psalmist states in Psalm 19 that the law of the LORD is perfect, the Testimony of the LORD is sure, the statutes of the LORD are right and that the fear of the LORD is clean.

Now did the palmist say this because he had only people in mind or because he was seeking to give wisdom to people about our Creator? The laws, testimonies, statutes and fear of the LORD are revealed to you and me for these purposes. One to convert us from paganism, to train us in righteousness, to rejoice our otherwise burdened heart and to clean up our sinful heart by teaching us to fear God.

These judgments of the LORD are true and right and when these truths enter our soul, the inner most part of our heart. We come alive in the LORD and literally what more of Him. Now – who is the LORD? Make no mistake – the LORD is Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:2-4. If you wish to fellowship with God, Jesus is God and He is coming again.

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come LORD Jesus! The grace of our LORD Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen. (Written by the apostle John on the Island of Patmos around AD. 96) Revelation 22:20-21.