IN John 8:28-31 Jesus declared:

“When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things.

And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” As Jesus spoke these words, many believed in Him.

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, If you continue in My Word, then are you My disciples indeed; And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Jesus is revealing a vital truth that very often goes unnoticed. In the life of a believer, there must be progression.

Everyone who comes into a relationship with Jesus may start of as a believer, but the ultimate will, plan and purpose  of the Father is that we progress or grow into disciples.

This progression comes through the words of Jesus.

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

How often have you heard preachers say the truth will set you free?

Jesus never said that the truth would make you free!

Listen very carefully: to what Jesus declared: if you continue in my Word, then you are my disciples indeed;

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

It must become a revelation that Jesus emphasised the importance of continuing in him, by living in his word

I am reminded of a word from the lord when he said:

For its My Word and My Word Only that can build you up.

It’s My Word and My Word Only that saved you in the beginning.

And it’s MY Word and My Word Only that can sustain you.

It’s My Word and My Word Only that can provide All the needs of your life.

And it’s My Word and My Word only in your Heart that will comfort you.

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