Episode 237: John 8

Today's Meditation is on John Chapter 8

Jesus always made time to refresh and recharge himself by spending time alone with Father God. I know that doing the same thing is critical if I am going to live the God kind of life. 

Jesus was never in a rush. When the Pharisees brought the woman to him who had been caught in the act of adultery, they asked if she should be stoned, as that's what the law required. But he took his time. He stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger as they repeatedly demanded an answer. Finally, he calmly stood and said the one who had never sinned should throw the first stone. Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. 

I can see the accusers, looking around at each other, then hanging their heads as they quietly slipped away one by one, from the oldest to the youngest. I can see Jesus standing and looking around, and then looking at the woman with compassion as he asked her where her accusers were. "Did no one condemn you?"

I can see the woman in her guilt and shame... wondering what would happen next lifting her eyes to look at Jesus, and very softly whispering, "No Lord." 

Then he spoke again, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more."

In this moment he showed not just compassion over what had happened in the past, but also over her future. He offered forgiveness, but also instruction: to go and sin no more. 

He treats me the same. He has forgiven my sins, paid for them with his blood, with his life, but he asks that I sin no more. He loves me enough to not leave me in the condition in which he found me. 

Jesus is the light of the world. Because I follow him, I don't have to walk in darkness. I have the light that leads to life. Because I know him, I also know the Father. Because I believe in him, I have been redeemed from my sins and I experience eternal life. 

Jesus did nothing on his own, but said only what Father God taught him. He always did what pleased the Father. 

I am a disciple of Jesus, and remain faithful to his teachings. I know the truth, and the truth has set me free. 

I used to be a slave to sin. But now I am a child of God, part of the family forever. I have been set free by Jesus, the Son of God, and I am truly free. 

God is my Father, and I love Jesus because he came to me from God. He did not come on his own, but God sent him. 

But the devil is a murderer and has been since the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of all lies. 

But I belong to God and gladly listen to the words of God, the words of truth. Jesus had no wish to glorify himself, God glorified him. He is the true judge. I obey the teachings of Jesus, and because I do, I will never die!

Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the great I Am.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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