Manifesting By His Word

Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” John 14:22

With Judas being another common name at the time, John makes it a point to give us a 'not that one' when identifying this disciple. After the betrayal of our Lord, I'm sure this Judas appreciated that very much. However, it is the question we want to concern ourselves with this morning from our verse.

In one sense of the word, Jesus had manifested Himself to everyone who had eyes to see Him. But by the prophecy of Isaiah 53, Jesus did not appear to be God, or even a god to the eyes of the world. To perceive the manifestation of God, Jesus gives the key in His response: "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word." This is why we study the Bible with steadfast perseverance! The Bible is His word recorded for us and kept through the ages to read and study. To keep it means that we do not bury it in the backyard in a waterproof box, but we read, study, pray, and apply it to life and living.

Keep His word!

Bucky