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Meeting Jesus |
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In unity with the disciple John, Fox declared that the same Jesus who proclaimed love and Truth to the first century Christians has come and is present to teach His people Himself in the power of love. John in the last chapter of the Book of Revelation pleads with the Lord "come, Lord Jesus, come. And indeed He has come. John recognizes that Jesus has sent the heavenly Jerusalem into our midst, the heavenly spirit, in other words that differs from the earthly Jerusalem. This spirit is landless, devoid of outer buildings. More important this power, Christ Himself fills us in God's anointing. No wonder we are not required to defend earthly kingdoms, including the so-called holy land. Property is not holy; God's living presence is. That presence pervades us in Jesus' love and righteousness. The apostle John recognized that illumination and pleaded with His Master to perpetually send His precious and enduring love. Likewise Fox praised Jesus' inward grace and he too pleaded the necessity for all humans to welcome Jesus into our hearts. Yes, Fox proclaimed the message that our Master is present not only to love us but in addition to rule us in His Everlasting gentleness. May we continue to obey Him in His most gracious presence. Then,i n the manner of the apostle John and George Fox, we will never stop praying for Jesus "to come."
Arthur Berk |