John 10:38
“…believe the works, so that you may realize and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.”
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Even if I wear a white doctor’s uniform, hang a stethoscope over my shoulder and carry a black bag complete with medical paraphernalia, I still cannot practice medicine and treat people for I am not a graduate of any medical degree. I may look like a doctor but I am not a doctor.
Conversely, the Jews during Jesus’ time would not believe that He is the Son of God because they do not see in Him the magnificence of a King or of a God. Jesus lives a very humble life, devoid of any extravagance and lavish living. And for such a claim, they would want Him killed.
But He would want people to believe in His works, if they have a hard time accepting what He is saying.
And that works is rooted on love or charity (good works). Charity is the New Commandment (Jn 13:34). Christians feel that charity is a reflection of our faith and it helps keep us true to the saving Grace that was bestowed on us at baptism.
“Love one another as I have loved you”… is this the kind of words that would come out from a person who is NOT with God? As God is Love, so is Jesus, for He is the true manifestation of God’s love. And all His works are for the Father and from the Father.
There is no greater work done than Jesus dying for our sin. And we can do greater works, as in more abundant works, because the ministry of the Spirit is not limited to Jesus only, but now is empowering all believers.
Let us pray +
Help us to know how much we need You. Lord Jesus, embolden us for the work ahead. Provide our daily bread and forgive us all our sins. Cleanse our sins and enrich our fellowship with the saints. Clothe us in the armor of God and place us where we must stand. Grant us a fruitful harvest and an effective ministry. Amen +
In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
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