The Illuminating Revelation of God

DEVOTION • “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” (John 14:21).

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Jesus promises believers the illuminating revelation of God in John 14:19-21. He tells His disciples that soon the world will no longer see Him, but we will see Him because He lives.

“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

This promise is not about the basic knowledge of God supplied to every believer alike. Jesus speaks of a special manifestation to those walking in intimate step with Him through the Spirit. There are seasons when our love for Jesus is strong, and we see Jesus as altogether lovely, sufficient for all we need, and supremely glorious. In these seasons, our times in His Word are satisfying food and drink to our famished souls. In such times, see the foolishness of pursuing sin and the beauty of Christ.

Let this promise of an illuminating revelation of the glory of Christ stir you to lay hold on Christ until He fulfills it in you. Seek Him earnestly, and you will experience His presence in a profound and transformative way.

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Heavenly Father, help me to seek you earnestly and experience the illuminating revelation of your glory through the Spirit. Amen. ❖