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November 25, 2018
John 6
28 ¶Then said they unto him, What shall we
do, that we might work the works of God?
29 ¶Jesus answered and said unto them, This
is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
30 ¶They said therefore unto him, What sign
shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
Look at their impressive inquiry! It shows
their earnestness and zeal in desiring to do the works of God, i.e. they want
to know the works (plural) that God will have them do. How impressive.
The wise and all-knowing Lord entertained
their serious inquiry; He directed them to the chief and foremost work of God
that they need to do. First thing, first; don't be concerned with the
multitudes of works; pay attention to this one work and do it. The rest will
take care of themselves in due course.
This is the work God requires you to do -
"believe on him whom he hath sent." Their broad question was given a
specific and particular answer, one which is plain and direct. Who can fail to
understand the reply?
It becomes clear that these seemingly sincere
seeking inquirers have no interest in the specific reply to their question at
all. They have no interest in submitting to the truth. When they are shown the
truth, they employ diversion tactics to hide their wicked unbelief.
Such wickedness is prevalent among God's
children. They parade themselves as sincere inquirers but have no desire to
learn and embrace the truth. They cherish their traditions and fables passed
down to them.
Be careful, be very careful. The Lord has
these solemn words for such.
Matthew 13:12 KJV — For whosoever hath, to
him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not,
from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
Don't play the fool with God's word. The
consequences are dire. It is a fearful thing to be blinded and given up by the
Lord.
