63 "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 65 He went on to say, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him." 66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.
Today's Comments: I suppose that in Jesus day, people weren't much different than they are now. From today's verse, it sounds like Jesus was a pretty popular guy for a while. He had many who called themselves "disciples." But in the end, it was only the twelve who understood that He was the "Holy One of God." Without the ability given to man by God, we would not be able to become saved Christians. It is only through God's grace that we can receive salvation and eternal life.
Because of recent happenings, I have been asking myself, "if I were not a Christian, instead would I be one of those waiting in line on Hollywood Blvd. to pay homage to Michael Jackson's star?" It seems like they have their god, and I have mine. I rejoice in my good fortune.
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