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Have You Been Deceived?

When they heard these words, some of the people said, "This really is the Prophet." Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said "Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?" So there was a division among the people over him. Some of them wanted to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him. The officers then came to the chief priest and Pharisees, who said to them, "Why did you not bring him?" The officers answered, "No one ever spoke like this man!" (John 7:40-46). Wait! Hold up! The sound of a screeching halt! They chose not to bring Jesus because they had never heard of a man speak as he did! He spoke life to the darkness. He spoke healing to the sick. He, Jesus, spoke truth. Could these officers have been deceived? From that time to now people have debated that very question. If you believe in Jesus Christ no more truer words could be spoken. "No one ever spoke like this man!" My heart swells within me when I read these words. What do you say about Jesus? 

Lord Jesus, I come to you with a humble heart and ask that you forgive my sin against you. My heart is overwhelmed by your truth in Scripture. When I think about the words "No one has ever spoken like this man!" it is a testimony to my soul as to who you are. You are the Messiah! You are the God of my salvation! A refuge of hope in a dark world. You alone are worthy of praise! Thank you for loving us and giving your life for us. Thank you for your eternal salvation in Jesus Christ alone. I love you Lord and I lift my voice in worship to you today. May it be a pleasing aroma to you. It is in Jesus name I pray. Amen