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Christ is the Truth, September 13
Sanctifying Power of the Truth
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6
When Christ bowed on the banks of Jordan, after His baptism, the
heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended in the form of a dove,
like burnished gold, and encircled Him with its glory; and the voice of
God from the highest heaven was heard, saying, “This is My beloved
Son, in whom I am well pleased.” The prayer of Christ in man’s behalf
opened the gates of heaven, and the Father had responded, accepting the
petition for the fallen race. Jesus prayed as our substitute and surety,
and now the human family may find access to the Father through the
merits of His well-beloved Son. This earth, because of transgression,
had been struck off from the continent of heaven. Communication had
ceased between man and his Maker; but the way has been opened so that
he may return to the Father’s house. Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the
life.” The gate of heaven has been left ajar, and the radiance from the
throne of God shines into the hearts of those who love Him, even though
they dwell in this sin-cursed earth. The light that encircled the divine
Son of God will fall upon the pathway of all who follow in His footsteps.
There is no reason for discouragement. The promises of God are sure
and steadfast.
“Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a
Father unto you, and ye shall be My sons and daughters, saith the Lord
Almighty.” Do you desire to become the sons and daughters of the Most
High? ... You may come unto the Father in the name of His Son, and,
no matter how broken and feeble your petitions, Jesus will present them
before the throne of infinite power, and the light that was shed upon Him
will be reflected upon you. You will be “accepted in the Beloved.”
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