54 Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me. 55 Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and obey his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”
John 8:54-56
The Jews were in disbelief in what Jesus was claiming. It was hard for them to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, as he did not match their expectations for a messiah figure. They expected their savior to come in glory and rescue them from the grips of Roman rule, but rather Jesus came as a humble handyman from Galilee that did not have status, wealth or power. He came in humility to disprove what our notions of what a ruler should be.
Jesus emphasizes the knowledge of God, yet the Jews were too focused on what they thought who God was. Rather than actually knowing God and his heart they knew it with empty knowledge read from scripture. They knew the laws, and traditions, but it was all meaningless. They were so caught up in acting Holy rather than listening and obeying the heart of God. They put too much emphasis on their bloodline and not enough on their personal relationship with the almighty.
It's been too long since I've spent time in the Word. These past few weeks have been a meaningless holy acts. Serving in the praise team.. Praying for meals or before I go to bed. Even when I do read, it doesn't stick in my mind. I know for a fact that these empty motions displeases God, yet I try to fake it just to get by. God knows whats in my heart and he knows I've been drifting away while I make excuses of tiredness or busyness in my schedule. There is no excuses to not spend time with him. If he is my God, he should be that priority in my life. I should make all the time to spend with the most beloved being in my life. Yet I don't. I sin and fall away. I think I know him through my pass experiences, but every day is a new experience and a new moment that reveals more who God is. Even with a million lifetimes, I still will not fully know him. God is unfathomable, and indescribable.
Jesus forgive me for falling away. I ask Holy Spirit that you would change my heart so that seeking after you would be my priority. Help me not to lose you during the day. Allow me to set apart time for you. I pray that you would help me learn about you more.
In Jesus Name
Amen
