John 4:16-26
During Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well something interesting is happening. The woman has an understanding of the Messiah and all He will be. Jesus is fulfilling her understanding of who the Messiah will be, yet she is still looking to the future. The Messiah is right in front of her, revealing Himself, and she still states, “when He comes, He will tell us all things.” Finally Jesus had to bluntly state the truth of what was happening in front of her eyes. Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.”
John 11:17-27
Another similar story is found in John 11. Martha had an understanding of the resurrection, and true faith her brother Lazarus would be raised. However once again, it was pushed off into the future. Jesus bluntly tells her I Am the Resurrection.
Many of God’s people fall into this trap. We are constantly looking to the future. Even like the Samaritan woman or Martha, we may have a measure of true faith, but it is often misplaced into the future. Jesus Christ is here and now. All that we need is found within Him right here and right now. Jesus is fulfilling the understanding you have right in front of your eyes. Open your eyes, heart and ears to see Him in the present moment.
Romans 8:14 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are (not will be) the sons of God.”
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