IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO MY WORD
"Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him,
“If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
"They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’?”
"Jesus answered them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. A slave does not remain in a household forever, but a son always remains.
"So if the Son frees you, then you will truly be free.
"I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you are trying to kill me, because my word has no room among you. I tell you what I have seen in the Father’s presence; then do what you have heard from the Father.”
"They answered and said to him, “Our father is Abraham.”
"Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would be doing the works of Abraham. But now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God; Abraham did not do this. You are doing the works of your father!”
"So they said to him, “We were not born of fornication. We have one Father, God.”
"Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and am here; I did not come on my own, but he sent me.” (John 8: 31 - 42).
Wednesday March 20th 2024 in the 5th Week in Lent.
“If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Listen to the above words of Jesus. I have heard these words for over 30 years since I resolved to read the Sacred Scriptures every day. Why am I not yet free? Sometimes I query Jesus and say: Lord, I have read Your words for a long time but I don't feel free.
Today the Lord spoke to me the same Scripture through another translation:
Promise: “If you live according to My teaching, you are truly My disciples; then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —Jn 8:31-32 was (OBOB).
Brethren, do you see with me why I have not enjoyed the promised freedom of the sons of God?
This sweet freedom is promised to those who abide, remain in the word of God,
and then start living ACCORDING TO THE WORD OR TEACHING OF CHRIST.
Is it impossible to live according to the teaching of Jesus? Not at all! It is the work of the Holy Spirit. First pray for the DESIRE and leave the rest to Jesus. (Cf John 15: 5).
The Church honors St Joseph throughout Month of March.
St Joseph is the man chosen by God to be the foster father and guardian of Jesus.
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