9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? John 14:9 ESV
How often could Jesus say the exact thing to us? After his protection time and again, we still worry. He demonstrates His grace day-in and day-out, yet we are still concerned we are not good enough for heaven. We say we trust Jesus, but then we worry ourselves into insomnia, depression, and eating disorders.
Jesus' response to Philip was because Philip made the following request of Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father." He was wanting something more from Jesus. Give us a sign. Make God manifest.
Jesus is that sign. He is God. There is nothing more. When we doubt, we hurt Jesus. When we worry, we grieve Him. When we lack faith, we injure His heart.
Salvation is not a future event in heaven. Peace is not something to be revealed at a later date. Guidance is not an upcoming happening. Jesus is now. He has been revealed. Chambers writes, "Realise that the Lord is here now, and the emancipation is immediate." (Utmost for His Highest, April 21)
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