Diety Part One: December 7, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR MONDAY DECEMBER 7

DEITY
PART ONE

During December our devotionals are being written on subjects and words that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. This week we will look at the DEITY AND POWER OF JESUS while He was on this earth.

Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.

GODS WORD

“Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the water pots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, ‘draw some out now and take it to the master of the feast.’” John 2:7-8

WORDS BY KEN AND DOTTIE

It is important that we understand what we are talking about when we refer to Christ’s Deity. As you see above, Webster defines it as divine nature. Understanding and acknowledging God’s divine nature is the essential foundation for our faith.


Paul gives us one of the best descriptions of Jesus divine nature in Colossians 1:15-16. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or rulers or authorities, all things were created by Him.” He is the exact image of God and not only equal with God, He is God and the creator of all things.

The gospel of John gives us numerous signs or miracles that prove the deity and power of Jesus while He was on this earth. Today we want to share with you some thoughts on Jesus’ power to CREATE!

Jesus chose a wedding in Cana of Galilee to present and to prove His Deity and Power to create when He created wine from water. Wine is made from grapes, not water. The grapes must be gathered from a vineyard and pressed to extract the juice and then placed into containers and allowed to age and ferment. This is very lengthy process.

At a marriage feast in Jesus time, it was the custom to serve the best wine at the beginning of the feast and then the poorest of the wine when all the guests were filled. When Jesus turned the water into wine at this marriage feast, the master of the house called the bridegroom and said: “You have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus not only created wine but the best and did not take the normal months and years to get the best.

This was Jesus’ first miracle and performed at the beginning of His ministry on earth. Jesus never performed a miracle without a purpose. Jesus performed this miracle to show His deity and to show His disciples and you and me that He is God and has power to create.

As Christians we need to sit back and look with awe at all that God has created. Just look at the beauty of the mountains and valleys. Look at the seashore and even the deserts and you will see the beauty of His handiwork. In our travels we have seen so much poverty, hunger and loneliness. Even in areas of extreme poverty, God’s handiwork can be seen. Whether we are rich or poor, we can enjoy the beauty of His creation. Take time today to thank God for His creations.

THIS WEEKS MEMORY VERSE.

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to
become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”
John 1:12

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

How grateful I am to see every day the miracles of Your creation all around me. I praise You for the things that we seem to take for granted each day. Thank You for the many miracles that we read about in Your Word that testifies that You are God and the creator and giver of all good things.