Verse of the Day 9/17

Verse of the Day 9/17

1 John 1:2-3

English Standard Version

2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

Today's verses come from the opening of 1 John, He is writing and testifying about Jesus and the "word of life".  Take some time and read the passage below and consider what it means to you.  God has revealed Himslef to you that you might have fellowship with Him.  The Creator of the universe calls you into a relationship so that we can live a life that has been changed and will be changed by thw word of life.

Dr. William Vandoodewaard writes, "The Christian has the privillgeg of being restored to what he was made to be by the One who made him and all things.  The Christian has the privilege of enjoying God's creation , now and forever.  The Christian has the privilege of being comforted and shepherded through his lfie by the Father, who is working all things together for His good.  The Christian has the great joy of knowing that even the good things here are just the beginning of what is to come.  They are God's gifts to His children.  Can there be anything better than being a Christian?

Word of life  Speak to my weary heart  Strengthen my broken parts  Lead me to Your open arms  Word of truth  Illuminate all these lies  The enemy speaks inside  In freedom I will rise    'Cause You called me out from the grave  So I can live like I've been changed  There is a new song in my soul  And it begins when I breathe in  Your word of life  (Your word of life)    Spirit of God  Take me to a deeper place  Take me out of what is safe  And I will not be afraid  Spirit of God  Fill me with joy again  Springing up from within  It cannot be contained.  (Word of Life - Jeremy Camp)

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

1 John 1:1-4

English Standard Version

The Word of Life

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a]

1 john 1:1-4 ESV - - Bible Gateway

 joy may be complete.