Spirit-Living Devotional
Apostle Osborn
THE WORD AND OTHER’ S OPINION
[[Joh 6:41]] KJV The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
*And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
Jesus said about Himself that He preceded from the Father *(John 8:42). He was the word of God made flesh *(John 1:14). As the word of God He was not actually seen walking about in heaven: He was in the bosom of the Father. Even though no man or even the angels ever saw Him, He knew He was there.
After His incarceration, He boldly declared, “I came down from heaven.” In our opening text, we are told that the Jews disbelieved and murmured against Him. Clearly, those Jews murmured for two reasons:
- They knew about Jesus’ biological origin and probably were even acquainted with Him. Beware of people who will use your past to define your destiny and calling. You must be bold and convinced about who you believe you are not based on your past but on God’s word.
Boldly speak God’s word about you even if the people around you don’t believe. IT DOESN’T TAKE THE FAITH OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU TO FULFIL GOD’S WORD IN YOU BUT YOUR FAITH IN WHAT YOU SAY. Other’s opinions don’t count.
- The Jew doubted Jesus because they didn’t think He could come from heaven. Anytime you release your faith, others may doubt you. But you must believe. Also, people will doubt what you say in God’s word about yourself because they may not see or have any evidence. You may not also have physical evidence to convince them. But your faith is the evidence of things not seen (by onlookers) *(Hebrews 11:1).
So refuse to let other’s opinions hold you back from speaking God’s word. Don’t lose your faith: it’s your only evidence. Believe in the word you speak.
Jesus boldly spoke about His origin without proof. Later, the disciples saw Him elevate and ascend into heaven before their very eyes *(Acts 1:9). When you keep speaking God’s word, very soon, the word will become flesh. And no one can argue with proof.
Confession:
Am full of life. God’s word is alive in me, producing the right results in me. I function by the ability of the Holy Ghost. Am holy and righteous. All things are mine. I live above lack. Am good and kind. Am a nice person. Am a success. I win always in Jesus’ name.
