JOHN 6:37

All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away 

TO PONDER

As I contemplated the verse above and then did some further reading, I was interested to learn that some of the well-known theologians generally had the view that there is a simple meaning of the word 'come / coming' in the context of our scripture for today. Not simplistic in terms of the rewards and promises we have in coming to Christ, nor that believing in Christ is a simple exercise but how simple and natural the action of 'coming' really is. As Spurgeon stated, coming is a simple action that involves either one coming away from something or coming to something.  To have faith in God then, means we have 'come to Him'.  

John's scripture is clear that coming to Jesus begins with the work of the Father.  As we walk our journey (as sent out by Christ to make disciples of all nations), we too can be confident that the Father (Holy Spirit) will indeed work within us to bring others to know Him. 

Today's verse then reinforces for us that Jesus will receive all that come to Him. He will never drive us away. What comfort and certainty this provides us to continue our Christian journey of bringing the good news of the Easter story to all. 

Can you identify someone in your life right now that needs to learn about the 'bread of life' in Jesus Christ?  Keep talking with them, encouraging them and let the Father (Holy Spirit) work within you.

PRAYER: Our Father in Heaven, sorry when I do not display my Christian identity daily for everyone to see. Walk with me and work within me through your Holy Spirit to bring others to know you so I can share the certainty you provide me and all my Christian brothers and sisters.  Amen  

Today's devotion written by Shane Burdack, LifeWay Epping