Here are thoughts from yesterday's reading. Notice #30
4) The world didn't recognize Jesus when he came. In fact, he was rejected by his own people.
5) By accepting Jesus and believing him, everyone can be born again spiritually.
6) Jesus passes on God's unfailing love and faithfulness to us.
7) Jesus reveals God to us.
8) Jesus will never be defeated by darkness.
9) Jesus is "the one"...the true light, the one that John foretold.
10) Jesus is God's one and only Son.
11) Numerous blessings have been given to us from Jesus.
12) Light was brought to everyone through Jesus' life.
13) This light (the light of Jesus) will always overcome darkness.
14) John told of the light so that everyone might believe.
15) John announced that the true light was coming.
16) Jesus made it possible for one to become a child of God.
17) Becoming a child of God results in a spiritual (not physical) rebirth.
18) Jesus is the Word of God.
19) The Word of God became human and lived with us.
20) God's unfailing love and faithfulness come through Jesus Christ.
21) God has never been seen by man.
22) God has been shown to us through Jesus.
23) God’s love (light) will always prevail over darkness (Satan).
24) Believe and accept Jesus and you will be born again. He is the only way.
25) He is persistent. Even though we reject him over and over, he is still there. Waiting.
26) Like john, we can be witnesses so that others might believe.
27) This is a world of darkness (hardship, trials) but Jesus came to us in our dark places to bring light (goodness, hope).
28) If we recognize who Jesus is and accept Him, then we are called "Children of God"
29) Jesus gives unfailing love and faithfulness which is precious to anyone who has been rejected and betrayed by other humans.
30) It's amazing how a life-altering religion can be summed up in a short passage like this.
Prayer:
Thanks for giving us such life altering passages as these. Thanks for being so clear to us about who Jesus is. Thanks that we can know you and your love for us. Help us to not just accept this love, but to live it out. --amen
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