John 8:18 … The testimony of the Father (01/12/17)
“I testify on my own behalf, and the Father who sent me
testifies on my behalf.” ~ Jesus (John 8:18)
As far as this particular verse is concerned, it is most important to realize that Jesus “testified on his own behalf” via his actions more than his words (see John 5:36 & John 10:25 & John 14:11), and that his internal heavenly Father (see John 14:20) “testified on his behalf” every time Jesus acted in accordance with the perfect Love of which that Father is composed (see Matthew 5:48 & 1 John 4:8).
Important as well is the fact that we here once again see Jesus deflecting all credit — directing all praise away from himself and towards the Father (see Mark 10:18 et al); the Father we all have within us; the Father we all can actualize in those moments we choose to selflessly Care for another.
Amen … Let it be so.
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