When We'll Know!

"To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31, 32 NIV).

What Jesus said to those who believed Him, those who followed Him, when He was here in the form of physical man, still holds true today. "If" we hold to His teaching (what the Father said to Him), we are really His disciples and "then" we will know the truth and the truth will set us free.

This "if, then" proposition is simply one of many we find in The Word. If we do, then God does. There is no mystery, no magic, just understanding of obedience and how God's principles work in our lives. We must do, then He will do--everything He promised--no matter whether the consequences are good or bad.

God's promise to us through Joshua--"If you keep my commandments, then whatever you put your hands to will prosper."

God's promises to us through Deuteronomy 28--If we keep His commandments and obey, then blessings will overtake us. If we do not obey, then all of the curses will come upon us, even to those not yet named.

Moving forward--"If you love, keep my commandments. If my Word abides in you and you abide in my Word, then, ask what you will and it will be done for you."

We'll know we have a right relationship with God, when we keep His commandments and see His promises fulfilled in our lives. Then we'll know the power we have over the enemy and know we have been set free from submitting to his temptation. When we have a relationship with God, then He can speak to our hearts and guide us in all things, knowing we are His children and He only wants only what is best for His children. When we know we have obeyed and know we have that relationship, then we can be assured of receiving His guidance and cementing the promise of eternal life.

Father, in the name of Jesus, help us to understand what we must do in order to be in Your perfect Will, receiving all You have for us to do and enjoy. Help us to receive Truth and be set free from the snares of the enemy and know without a doubt that we will spend eternity with You.