The Triune God was involved in the creation of the universe and all that is in it. They were also involved in the creation of the earth and all of the creatures. This is evident in the records as it is writing in Genesis 1: 26, Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
There are two things implied here:
- that the voice that was speaking was the voice of the Father: Jehovah.
- I got the impression that he was speaking to the Holy Spirit and his Son Jesus Christ.
After man sinned against Jehovah, he forfeited the privilege of communicating with his creator face to face; but this did not stop Jehovah from loving us. As a matter of fact; the plan of salvation was already in place to aid man's redemption; however, Jehovah could have no longer commune with the first couple as he use to, less they be consumed by his righteousness, his glory and his perfection. Because of his love for the fallen couple, it was his desire to keep in touch with and continue to instruct them. He could not continue to interact with Adam and Adam’s wife: Eve, without his glory consuming the pair. So Jehovah kept in touch with the human race through the Holy Spirit; whose attributes were hid from the eyes of man but not from the other member of the God Head and the heavenly host.
All through the history, beginning with the fall of humankind, the Holy Spirit was always present on the earth, inspiring men, moving Godly men into action, imparting wisdom, causing miracles to happen etc. this is evident in the following examples. We see in numbers 11:1-20, Jehovah took of the spirit from Moses and put it in the newly appointed elders. After John the Baptist had baptised Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Holy Spirit was seen descending upon Jesus like a dove; at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came onto Jesus' disciples, who were gather in the upper room, HE blessed them with his supernatural power and caused them to perform awesome wonders.
When Moses received the Ten Commandments at Sinai the Ten Commandments were given to Moses by Jehovah. Jesus’ assignment was to become man and suffer for the redemption of the human family, which he so graciously and elegantly did.
From the fore going it will be wise to conclude that each member of the God Head has defined rolls, for the harmonious functioning of the Triune God and his government, which oversees the universe. Unfortunately the only part of Jehovah’s creation that does not benefits from and is not under the control of the harmonious functioning of the Government of the Triune God is Earth and its inhabitants.
With that said let us look at the life of Jesus Christ while he was on earth. Of all the sermons he preached, and all of the confrontation he had, all of the counsel he gave, Jesus was responsible for giving the people he came to save one commandment that Jehovah did not give.
Apart from this one commandment that Jesus give he quote the words of his father as was spoken directly to the people or through the prophets. He was careful not to say anything new with the exception of the one command that is the most ignored command by men.
Mark 16: 15-16, which read: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Although this commandment does not seems to have any direct impact on ones salvation, it is important to understand that it has and it is the only Commandment that embodies the two characteristics that the ten commandments possess. The first four Commandment which declares and demonstrates our love for Jehovah and the second six Commandments which demonstrates our love for your fellow human. It is critical that we understand, this command bridges the two main characteristics of the Ten Commandments which is love for God and love for man. Although it is only to be observed until Jesus return, it is as serious a commandment as any of the Ten Commandment
It is clear that we cannot be a part of the redeemed if we do not love our brothers and are incapable of demonstrate such love to our brothers; in other words, if we are incapable of loving our brothers as we love ourself and to love the lord Jehovah with all of our heart and our soul. The level of enthusiasm with which we observe this commandment will determine the level of love we have for our brother but more so, how much we love Jesus. Let look at it this way. If you were walking aimlessly along a road, going about your business and you became a victim; you were confronted by a pack of wolves who has discovered; if they stay in the bushes at the edge of the park and await, unsuspecting little children will wonder away from their parent and or guardians, to where they (wolves) are, giving them the opportunity to pranks on the helpless victims (children) and kill them.
You were a victim of this pack of wolves, you were fortunate enough to have been rescued from the ravenous pack, you have the scars to prove it and the pain of your wounds are still fresh in your mind, won’t you feel a sense of obligation to alert as many people as possible of the danger unattended children are exposed to. Would you only alert those whom you know, only your friends or will you tell every one? Will you do it just while you are there or will you ensure that every potential victim is warned?
It is the same thing with salvation and the command that Jesus gave. There is a danger that the human race is exposed to and it is a serious danger that determines eternity. you were rescued from that life threatening danger and you have the scars to prove it. But daily many people are expose to that same danger and are being battered, bitten and clawed by the wolves (Devil and sin) however there is one who can save them if they are being attacted and prevent the attack of the wolves from becoming fatal. You know the valiant very well, you know how and where to locate this valiant because he rescued you from the pack of wolves when you were the victim and you also know that he is capable of rescuing anyone who needs his help.
You have promised the valiant that you will always warn unsuspecting victims of the danger, however; if they fail to heed your warning, you are still going to let them know there is one who is capable of saving them from the vicious wolves if they ever become a victim and needed to be rescued.
A failure to commit to preventing others form the lurking danger is a sign that you care only for yourself; It is selfish and do not represent the values the children who are going to make up Jehovah’s redeemed children ought to possess.
Love for Jehovah: the bible says; if you love me you will keep my commandments; John 14:15. To preach the Gospel is to speak of the good news of the plan of salvation, of the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins, and the might power, love and rewards he has just for us. It is confessing the wonderful works and love of the Triune God towards us. You cannot honestly do this if you do not love Jehovah; if you do not love your fellow man you cannot honestly get the passion to warn them of the inpending danger that awaits them.
It is also impossible for you to love Jehovah God and not love your own kind for God is love. A very important question is asked. Can you say you love God whom you have never seen and you are unable to love your brother whom you can see?
It is also impossible for you to love Jehovah God and not love your own kind for God is love. A very important question is asked. Can you say you love God whom you have never seen and you are unable to love your brother whom you can see?
James 2: 17 says In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Don’t tell me how strong your faith is show me.
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