30/11/2021 - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT

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Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Mark 14.62

When questioned by the high priest about Who He was, the Master did not deny, but said He was the Christ. The Jewish authority must have trembled inside, for he stood before the eternal God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Yet, even so, he stood firm in his position of condemning the Author of Life to death. When people give themselves over to evil, they don’t care what is said about them, since their conscience is already corroded by the hatred that inhabits their hearts.

I Am. Fearlessly, He said He was the Christ, the Son of the living God. The Master spoke clearly and unmistakably. Although he knew the answer, the chief priest wanted to hear from Him the confirmation to order His death. For Jesus, there was no problem; after all, this was exactly what He had come for: to die in our place, shedding His blood, for our justification. It was cruel, but this was the approved plan, because it was the only way to save us.

No servant of God should lie, for liars are children of the devil. The healing of the man with the withered hand proved this. In front of everyone, Jesus made two propositions before healing him: Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they kept silent (Mark 3.4). He showed why he healed the sick. Now, having the power to do this, if he did not do it, he would be sinning. However, they continued in their stubbornness!

Faith came to exist in the hearts of the saved when they accepted the Lord as Savior. Before, there was despair, frustration, and doubts about where they would spend eternity. But the moment they received Him, they were born again, and today – they no longer listen to the flesh or the devil in their actions. Thus, they consider themselves purified by the blood of Christ and speak according to the Truth. They do indeed love God!

Immediately afterwards, the Master informed the high priest and the other members of the judgment that all would see Him seated at the right hand of the Almighty. This means that He would be given all power in Heaven and on Earth. Today, Christ is God Almighty, because, being at the right hand of the Father and being God with Him, He commands the universe. If we receive Him as our Savior, we have everything with Him – and whatever we ask will be done for us (John 14.13).

The Lord took the opportunity to speak of His second coming to Earth, when He will seek His Church, taking it out of this sea of mud and prostitution. That Day will be glorious for the redeemed, who will ascend with the Master. However, for those who remain it will be dark, for they will never again be able to receive redemption. Those who put it off until later will find that it will be too late. Get right with God now! Don’t wait until time is over! He will come for those who wait for Him!

Holy Scripture declares that the saved will be seated in the heavenly places in Christ our Lord: and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Take the opportunity to surrender yourself to God by giving your yes to Jesus – who went to the cross in order to pay the price for your salvation. He is your true Friend!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares