Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音)
The Glory of God
Text: John 11: 40
THE GLORY OF GOD
Jesus had already told His disciples about the glory of God that would be revealed (John 11:4). He did not elaborate on what He said or meant. The disciples did not ask nor did they have a clue as to what Jesus would do.
“Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’”
John 11:40
1. “Jesus said to her”
a. This word must be understood in the light of what Jesus must have taught earlier.
b. The immediate context in John 11 is limited.
2. “Did I not say to you that if you would believe”
a. Jesus had always sought to teach people to find faith in God.
b. He sought to teach the following:
i. The multitudes.
ii. His disciples.
iii. Clearly, Jesus had taught Martha and Mary to believe too.
c. “If you would believe”
i. The usual problem is unbelief.
ii A related difficulty is the arising of doubts.
iii. Yet another added problem is the inability to apply faith amidst tough circumstances.
3. “If you would believe you would see the glory of God”
a. The glory of God is to found everywhere:
i. In creation
ii. In the Word of God
iii. In the life of Jesus
iv. In the mighty miracles He performed again and again
b. “See the glory of God”
i. Eyes of faith are needed.
ii. Eyes need to be enlightened.
iii. Faith in God needs to be exercised.
iv. The lack of deep faith in Martha was noted and addressed!
经文:约翰福音 11:40
上帝的荣耀
耶稣已经向门徒诉说关于上帝的荣耀将被显露的事《约翰福音11:4》。祂并没有详细解释祂说这话的意思。门徒既没有问,也好无头绪耶稣即将怎么做。
“耶稣说:‘我不是对你说过,你若信,就必看见神的荣耀吗?’”
《约翰福音 11:40》