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“Examinations-Jack Blake”
Categories: Obediance, Seeking GodGreetings, Friends, and Brethren,
When I was in school I hated exams, oral or written. But with age I have found that examination of self is vital, especially concerning my Christian life. In Galatians 6:1-5, Paul tells us to examine our work. In 1 Corinthians 11.28, pertaining to the taking of the Lord's supper, we are also told to examine self. And then I consider my Lord and savior Jesus the Christ, King of all Kings, who was examined by others so many times and in so many ways. Yet He passed every exam with flying colors. His love for TRUTH, and the TRUTHS of the Father was tested by Satan in Matthew chapter 4. He was tested about His love for the Father, and aced that test with His answer, I must do My Father's will by keeping His commandments, even to suffer and die. (Luke 24.46). He asked the Father to remove the suffering from Him, but said, "Thy will not Mine be done". (Mark 14.33-38). He was tested by Pilate, and acknowledged He was a King and had a Kingdom that was not a threat to Pilate. (See John 18.36,37). He was examined about His love for His enemies, but on the cross He asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do. (Luke 23.34). Jesus never failed, but with a perfect score passed every examination. And He will never fail in His love and mercy for us. When I examine myself about these things, I fail miserably compared to My Savior.
Oh, to be like thee, blessed redeemer.
