How to deal with self doubt about your faith?
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OK so you're not sure that Jesus receives you.
Well with that we ask the question would Jesus not be sincere to us in his statements?
One thing I've always liked in the way Jesus talked was when he'd use the word, over and over and over again.....VERILY.
Many times he's even say it twice, as in "Verily, verily I say unto you....."
The sound of the word seems almost poetic but it's not meant to be. It's where we get the word verified, verification, or it is this way and none other! Or it's a guarantee without even a shadow of a doubt, or to say it in a modern way whatever Jesus said we can take it to the bank.
So....what are the things Jesus said? We ask is he honest? Sincere? Would he say one thing and come back and say well no....maybe not for you! I think we know he wouldn't. Well what did he say?
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matt 11:28
And the one who comes to me I will in now way cast out Jn 6:37
So it seems to me Cherie that you'd be a part of ALL in Matt 11:28 correct? If you or me aren't a part of ALL in Matt 11:28 then it'd have to mean we must be from another world for it was to this world that he said that. So....are you open to have me convince you that you're an alien from another planet? Don't think so. Good news then....HE RECEIVES YOU!
Well with that we ask the question would Jesus not be sincere to us in his statements?
One thing I've always liked in the way Jesus talked was when he'd use the word, over and over and over again.....VERILY.
Many times he's even say it twice, as in "Verily, verily I say unto you....."
The sound of the word seems almost poetic but it's not meant to be. It's where we get the word verified, verification, or it is this way and none other! Or it's a guarantee without even a shadow of a doubt, or to say it in a modern way whatever Jesus said we can take it to the bank.
So....what are the things Jesus said? We ask is he honest? Sincere? Would he say one thing and come back and say well no....maybe not for you! I think we know he wouldn't. Well what did he say?
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matt 11:28
And the one who comes to me I will in now way cast out Jn 6:37
So it seems to me Cherie that you'd be a part of ALL in Matt 11:28 correct? If you or me aren't a part of ALL in Matt 11:28 then it'd have to mean we must be from another world for it was to this world that he said that. So....are you open to have me convince you that you're an alien from another planet? Don't think so. Good news then....HE RECEIVES YOU!
I think you make a great point about the sincerity of Jesus in his words. It is something to contemplate not just with his words in the Gospels but the Bible as a whole. Time after time God’s word is proved faithful.
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@Rockson , what are your thoughts on John 6:44: “ No one can come to Me unless the Father who has sent Me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.” ( MEV)
It is apparent that there were those who came to Jesus temporary but left afterwards ( see John 6:66).
It is also the case the disciples here did not leave and Simon proclaimed his faith in Jesus in verses 68 and 69. Yet Judas also was in their ranks and the disciples didn’t recognize that Judas would later betray Jesus.
What is going on in this text?
It is apparent that there were those who came to Jesus temporary but left afterwards ( see John 6:66).
It is also the case the disciples here did not leave and Simon proclaimed his faith in Jesus in verses 68 and 69. Yet Judas also was in their ranks and the disciples didn’t recognize that Judas would later betray Jesus.
What is going on in this text?
I think it comes down to what I had said before. The Father does draw people some choose to respond positively but Jesus wasn't giving the full and absolute end result here of those to whom the Father would draw. He tells us about it in other places that men need to also endure and remain steadfast. Matt 24:13 But this still remains a truth. The Father draws and the Son will raise up such ones in the last day.
It's paradoxical, but I reflect on the fact my feeling of insufficiency comes from recognizing myself to be insufficient. If I was comfortable in my sin or overly proud of myself, I would think I have no need for God.
But I know I need God and understand He promised I would feel this way. This comes from having faith.
But I know I need God and understand He promised I would feel this way. This comes from having faith.
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