“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (John 1:1)
John begins his story about the life of Jesus on this planet by revealing to his readers what it had taken him nearly three long years to absorb:
Jesus, the man who walked dusty Palestinian roads, who ate and drank and got tired and spoke gritty truth, was more than just a teacher or a prophet. He was God in the flesh.
John wants his readers to begin with awe and then move on to the stories of what Jesus did and what he said, for the words and the deeds will support that feeling of awe. Jesus, the Word, embodied God’s message to us. He bore witness to the truth about God and he, himself, is the message from God.
This Sunday, let’s rejoice in God’s great rescue plan. May He help us to see the glory of it, to begin with awe, and to worship in response.
Holding you in the light,
Rejoice in God’s great rescue plan. May He help us to see the glory of it, to begin with awe, and to worship in response.
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I think many of us are so familiar with the facts of Christianity that we forget the awe. May we never lose our wonder at who Jesus is and all He has done.
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That’s the prayer of BOTH our hearts!
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Strong truth succinctly presented Michele! The exercise of awe that leads to worship also ushers in the blessings of joy, gratitude, contentment, and more. Isn’t that just like our God–we seek to honor him with our worship and he turns right around and blesses us!
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That’s a powerful domino effect, isn’t it! Awe is a wonderful beginning for the believer.
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Michele, that verse gets me every time I either read it or hear it. I pray I never lose my sense of awe and reverence. Jesus – the Living Word.
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It’s incredible, isn’t it? The Word of God incarnate!
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I am little late reading my emails today but am still rejoicing with you over God’s great rescue plan! I hope you are having a wonderful week so far!! Thanks for the weekly encouragments!!
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Whenever you read is the right time! So good to hear from you!
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