In the Gospel of John, Chapter 7, JESUS goes to the Passover Feast without HIS disciples, as to be less visible because the religious leaders sought to kill HIM before the appointed time. When HE arrived, HE heard much murmuring and discussion on how HE could or couldn’t be the MESSIAH in whom they were waiting for. Some said, HE IS the MESSIAH because of the powerful teachings and miracles that HE brought. Others said, HE has a devil, or they knew his father and mother, some said HE is from Galilee and that nothing good comes out of there.
You get the idea. Prejudice, preconceived notions and judgments overshadowing the truth.
It is human nature, but by our seeking GOD, we can be led by HIS SPIRIT, and know the truth. Look at John the Baptist. He knew as soon as his eyes saw JESUS, that HE was the MESSIAH.
When we are a born again child of the Living GOD, we should seek to be led by HIS SPIRIT, and overcome our human flaws of carnal judements and preconceived notions about situations and people. After all, GOD knows our thoughts and judgements and would rather us choose discernment regarding matters and people instead of judgement. For HE only is the Only True Judge.
“So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.” John 7:16-17 ESV
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV
“Jesus responded, “Just because I am the one making these claims doesn’t mean they’re invalid. For I absolutely know who I am , where I’ve come from, and where I’m going. But you Pharisees have no idea about what I’m saying. For you’ve set yourselves up as judges of others based on outward appearances, but I certainly never judge others in that way. For I discern the truth. And I am not alone in my judgments, for my Father and I have the same understanding in all things, and he has sent me to you.” John 8:14-16 TPT
“Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge.” John 8:49-50 ESV
“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not true. There is another who bears witness about me, and I know that the testimony that he bears about me is true. Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. John 5:30-32, 34 ESV
“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:1-3 KJV
Be Blessed, known in HIM, Filled and in Love with HIM in JESUS NAME. Amen
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