The Devotional – 026 – Truth!

The Devotional – 026 – Truth!

Proverbs 20:20 – There is desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.

 

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While it may take a little 20/20 to understand exactly what Solomon is saying in the Proverb above (that is you have to see it and read it) it takes the intellect to process “faith” to believe it. Observation then plays an important role to establish truth worthy for the soul. The burden then of believing human things belongs to mankind; but the burden of mankind to believe in God is God Himself. Here are a few statements by God to help us along with this.

Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (From this opening statement God commands faith; not only to you and I as an individual, but also He establishes this in His Created universe without controversy).

1 Timothy 3:16 – And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, Preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. (On Wednesday I wrote that we would look at the Truth concerning Christmas, I could simply stop with the two verses above; these are the TRUTH as in most religions cannot deny this).

Godliness is manifested in the flesh, seen by angels: Luke 2:1-20 - 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

Godliness is justified by the Spirit of God: John 1:29-34 - 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is He of whom I said, 'After me comes a Man who is preferred before me, for He was before me.' 31 I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water." 32 And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. 33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' 34 And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God."

Godliness is preached among all nations (gentiles): Acts 1:4-8 – 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

 

Godliness is received back into Glory: Acts 1 9-11 – 9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."   

His Name is: Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

His name is: JESUS CHRIST, EMMANUEL the MESSIAH, KING of kings, LORD of lords, SAVIOR; these are just a few of His Names recorded in the Holy Bible and each one of these names identify HIM as God with us. It would be plain foolishness to personally reject Him. Ask any devil! You; if you believe that God is one God (and he is) your belief is no better than the devils. James 2:19 – You believe that there is One God, you do well. Even the demons believe – and tremble! So, stop trembling and believe the mystery of Godliness and personally believe in Jesus.