John 8:17-20, NKJV It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me. Then they said to Him, Where is Your Father? Jesus answered, You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also. These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come. Thursdays with the Disciples The religious leaders have been locked in an intense battle with Jesus, and its hard to imagine modern leaders accepting His words any more easily. You simply cant be argued into faith. But Johns final observation likely hints at the intensity of the debate. Why did they not take Jesus into custody? Apparently John (and the others) expected such, but it didnt happen. And the only explanation he can give is that it must not have been His time yet. Of course, writing five decades later John knows the storys end so he can offer such an explanation with confidence. But the Pharisees struggle and Johns explanation underline the truth about Jesus. He was only believable by faith. Those who tried to reason their way to understanding had too many available off ramps. Only those who put their faith in Him could see who He really is. And not much has changed since . . . --- Dr. Mike Clarensau serves as Senior Director of the Healthy Church Network.
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