Jesus True Identity

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything that was made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 

In the gospel of Matthew, we see the genealogy leading up to Jesus. Mark starts out with John the Baptist, and Luke tells us of the angel coming to Mary to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus.

When the people of the time witnessed these things, they could only see with natural eyes and a physical brain. None of this is what they expected of a Messiah.

They saw Jesus with human parents. Jesus was a Nazarene as far as they knew. The Messiah was supposed to be a warrior like king, who would free them from the Romans.

The Jews did not recognize Him because they were blinded by their countless rituals, rules, and traditions. They took the laws God gave Moses to guide the people, and they added to, twisted, and ignored the spirit of the laws. Jesus was bringing truth and love, but they preferred their sinful ways, and refused to see the truth, that Jesus was the light of the world.

John on the other hand introduced Jesus as one with God, Jesus was the Word. God created all things through Jesus Christ. And God said.

John refers to Jesus as the light of the world, while satan is the power of darkness. Jesus spoke spiritual truths, but His listeners interpreted them in material or physical ways. The light was not able to penetrate the darkness of their minds.

If you look at the fact that Jesus is one with God, and was the key to Creation, why would it be difficult to believe that He came here as a man figure to save His people. As the Creator, nothing is impossible for Him because He designed everything to His specifications.

If Jesus God, wanted humans to write what we call the Bible, what would stop Him? He is in total control. virgin birth, healing, miracles of all kinds, walking on water, Etc. He always could, and always will, defy human logic, and glorify His Father the way He thinks best.

John's gospel shows Jesus as God, a reflection of His Father, and a loving, forgiving savior of all who accept Him. 

Matthew 18:3, “Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven”.

Luke 18:17, “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it”.

Mark 10 :15, “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it”.

So my friends, just put aside preconceived ideas about Jesus. Get to know Him through His Word, open your heart and mind, and be like a trusting child in the light of Jesus' love. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins , and  come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve Only You. 

Praise the Lord! 

Amen