Eternal God

April 21, 2014 Monday Message:

““Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here: he has risen!” (from Luke 24:5-6 JBP)

We all understand “seniority.” The person on-the-job the longest should get the most respect.

John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus, but he declined seniority, saying, “The one coming AFTER me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove his sandals.” John understood that since Jesus was present at the creation, he actually preceded John. (from Matt. 3:11 HCSB)

The apostle John writes, “In the beginning, the Word (logos) was with God, and the Word WAS God,” and, “Apart from Him not one thing was created.”

So with these few pieces of scripture, we’re confronted with the omnipresence of God (He’s everywhere, time isn’t relevant to God,) the omniscience of God (all knowledge,) the Triune nature of our God, and the fact that God is eternal. He’s alpha and omega – the beginning and the end. He was present at the creation, and will still be present when this reality in which we’re living comes to an end.

So consider the ridiculousness of the Good Friday Scenario. The religious leaders and the Romans thought they could put God on trial, and then execute Him. Sorry – it can’t be done! They didn’t understand what we know to be true – that God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is eternal!

Norton Lawellin

Last Sunday was Easter, so this week we’re on the road to Emmaus with Pastor Michael Pilla. Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday, at 10:30am, in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. See you at church!