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John 5:19-24 The Message

What the Father Does, the Son Does

19-20 So Jesus explained himself at length. “I’m telling you this straight. The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is doing.
20-23 “But you haven’t seen the half of it yet, for in the same way that the Father raises the dead and creates life, so does the Son. The Son gives life to anyone he chooses. Neither he nor the Father shuts anyone out. The Father handed all authority to judge over to the Son so that the Son will be honored equally with the Father. Anyone who dishonors the Son, dishonors the Father, for it was the Father’s decision to put the Son in the place of honor.
24 “It’s urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, who has in fact put me in charge, has at this very moment the real, lasting life and is no longer condemned to be an outsider. This person has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living.

For Reflection

Because he sees through God's eyes the Father and the Son are inseparable. What the Father is capable of accomplishing so is the Son.  

Conversely, what the Son sees the Father also sees.  What the Son accomplishes, the Father also accomplishes.  Honoring the Father honors the Son.

Imitation is the highest honor.  We are called to imitate the life of Jesus. In doing so, you will unlock the key to living the life God has intended you to live, full of hope and joy.

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Pray so that you will develop the will and skill to enhance your desire to be like Jesus.

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