“You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.” John 5:39-40
The Holy Spirit spoke to me today about the “impertinent” attitude towards Jesus. We do not respect Jesus and tend to treat Him rudely. This attitude exists throughout the world and specifically in the Body of Christ. Impertinence is the act of denying the fullness of Christ Jesus.
If you don’t respect God it is because you do not understand who He is or what He has done for you. He is a God of greatness, power, glory, victory, and majesty. He has power and dominion over all things and your destiny is in His hands.
The religious leaders in the time of Jesus ridiculed Him and paid no attention to His claims to be one with His Father.
Jesus challenged them and said you can search the scriptures endlessly but they will not give you eternal life. The scriptures testify of the Living Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life.
Jesus does not hide in the Bible. He is alive and at work today. You have to abandon yourself completely to Him and walk by faith living in His promises.
The misconception in Christianity is you have to prove yourself to God through good works. This attitude is disrespectful for what Jesus did on the cross.
The works of God were completed on the cross. Your faith in God and the power of the Holy Spirit will be the catalyst for your works. It is the life of Jesus working through you who will accomplish His purposes. And, all the glory will go to the Son of God!
Most believers prefer to honor God through religion and works. This is a safe practice and will probably not threaten your lifestyle. However, you will be like the person standing on the sidelines watching the signs and wonders of our majestic God.
Come to the Living God today and you will be a player and not a spectator in the kingdom of God! He lives so you can live!
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Hal Hollister Ministry 