My Favorite Verses - Vol V (Feb 17 to Jun 17)
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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John 6:37-38 … What the Father gives<br />
(03/23/20<strong>17</strong>)<br />
“Everything that the Father gives me will come <strong>to</strong> me, and anyone who comes <strong>to</strong><br />
me I will never drive away … For I have come down from Heaven; not <strong>to</strong> do my own<br />
will, but rather the Will of Him who sent me.” ~ Jesus (John 6:37-38)<br />
The first part of this passage (“Everything that the Father gives me will come <strong>to</strong><br />
me”) implies the Truth that we need never strive for opportunities <strong>to</strong> serve others –<br />
that there is always someone nearby for whom <strong>to</strong> Care &/or always something<br />
nearby that is ready <strong>to</strong> be cherished or beautified (for these are the opportunities that<br />
any all-Loving Father would always supply) … The second portion (“anyone who<br />
comes <strong>to</strong> me I will never drive away”) exclaims the obvious for any awakened Child<br />
of God – namely, that whomever comes <strong>to</strong> them in need will be served as if they<br />
were a Soulmate and cherished as if they were a friend of God Himself. For this is<br />
indeed the will of Jesus‟ all-Loving Father; the God who Loves everyone (Matthew<br />
5:40-48), showers Mercy upon everyone (Luke 6:36), Forgives every transgression<br />
(Matthew 8:21-22), and judges no one (John 5:22 + 1 John 4:18) … Thirdly, note in<br />
conclusion that the Greek of Luke 6:38 does indeed say “I have come down from<br />
heaven” even though Jesus obviously knew that Heaven was an internal residence<br />
(see Luke <strong>17</strong>:20-21). Maybe he said this <strong>to</strong> better communicate with his audience<br />
(many of whom were pining for a higher heavenly hereafter), maybe he was referring<br />
<strong>to</strong> the psychological perception-based reality that Divine Inspiration (that actually<br />
wells up from within) does indeed feel like it is falling down upon us from above,<br />
and maybe he was simply speaking a greater Truth – that maybe our portion of the<br />
Cosmic Consciousness, the portion that resides within our mind-bodies during our<br />
lifetimes, does indeed literally descend from the heavens <strong>to</strong> enter the Heaven<br />
within our bodies while they are in the womb … Who knows?<br />
No matter, of course, for<br />
regardless of why Jesus uttered<br />
this particular phrase, it remains<br />
clear that the will of God is that<br />
we each choose <strong>to</strong> transcend our<br />
selfish instincts in order <strong>to</strong> Care<br />
for the others around us, and that<br />
if we do so with sincerity &<br />
humility & courage, we will<br />
indeed enter “the Kingdom of<br />
God” and know the bliss that<br />
accompanies the same.<br />
Amen … Let it be so.<br />
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