Why He Came! (part 3 of 6)

Because He loved, Jesus came not only to fulfill the Father's Will, but also to make that Will known. John, as he introduced the Messiah in his gospel account, stated. . .
"For the law was given through Moses; GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST." ( John 1:17 ESV)

Jesus came as the WORD (TRUTH) incarnate (in the flesh). ( John 1:1-2 & 14) He taught it and He lived it as he walked among man. Note what Jesus said as He faced listeners who had varying responses to His teaching.

We read. . .
"Jesus said, 'For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.'" ( John 9:39 ESV)

Also. . .
"I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness." ( John 12:46 ESV)

In the wake of Jesus' teaching, hearts were revealed. Those who were willing had their eyes opened to the TRUTH. Those who refused were shown to be self-blinded. Some covered their eyes to the Light of the world. Others enjoyed the Light with a desire to remain in it.

To see as we ought is His desire. But we must also have the desire to see. TRUTH came to life. The TRUTH revealed life. The TRUTH brought life. What a blessing to be able to see the TRUTH in word and deed so that it can become our word and deed as well.

Have a great day KNOWING THE LIVING TRUTH!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 12/25/1999 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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