THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
"The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on them."
John 3:31-36 NIV
This passage reminds us that each Christ-follower may find eternal life in the Son. The apostle John notes the same in 1 John 5:11-13, explaining that we may have confidence that, if we have the Son, we have life. Jesus Himself elaborates on this life and explains that He desires that it be "abundant" in John 10:10.
In John 14:6, Jesus describes Himself as the "way, the truth, and the life." In The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis indicated that we should desire that Christ become our way; that His truth come alive; and that His life would become our very breath. Paul describes this life as being crucified with Christ, that we would no longer live to ourselves alone but to His honor and glory. (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6)
Have you experienced the fullness of Jesus's life in you? Perhaps you could dialogue with our Father about experiencing greater abundance and finding complete joy in knowing Christ and sharing His love with others.
Lord Jesus, thank You for bringing life to us through Your perfect obedience and sacrifice on our behalf. Form us into Your image and make our joy complete as we follow You. We love You and look to You today as the way, the truth, and the life. In Your holy Name, amen.
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