God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:13 (NIV) Before we even get into the story of the life of Jesus, do we find our writer setting the stage for us? Does it seem that he is moved by a Great Unseen Force? ... Continue Reading →
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (NIV) John is continues to build up the scene for us on when Jesus appears to mankind. He speaks of the testimony of John the Baptist. He explains that we all receive blessings upon blessings through the grace of... Continue Reading →
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 (NIV) As we consider truly knowing the Son of God in a real Way, should we stop also to consider what is involved? What does it mean to receive Him? Can... Continue Reading →
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. John 1:10-11 (NIV) Referring to the Son of God coming here into our world, Scriptures say that the world did not... Continue Reading →
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. John 1:6 (NIV) Our book starts with a reference to light. The author seems to be directing our sight not on facts or theories. Does it seem He wants us to be aware of a different kind of illumination? Instead of strong... Continue Reading →
In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. John 1:4-5 (NIV) What mysterious power does God have that men need? Why do people search to know more about Him? Do we wonder? Or have we outgrown the thought... Continue Reading →
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV) Is there a God? Do we truly ask ourselves this question? Are we able to contemplate Him now? As we steal a moment from our day, do we realize that the world around us does... Continue Reading →
As soon as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. John 21:9 King James Version What a marvelous picture John paints for us in this last chapter. Jesus is still appearing mysteriously to His followers and working His wonders. Whenever and however our Lord... Continue Reading →
Jesus said to her ¨Do not touch me, for I am not yet ascended unto the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them ´I am going to My Father, your Father, My God, your God¨. John 20:17 (Byington) Have you ever wondered why Jesus acted as He did after His resurrection? He was... Continue Reading →
This morning I read in my devotions again about the death of Jesus Christ. As I pondered and prayed over the texts in the last part of John chapter 19, I was surprised to find no remorse in my heart. Perhaps my mind was secretly turning its attention to the tasks of the day, but... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 