August 22, 2017: SOAP #2819: Jeremiah 28-30; 1John 3

Scripture:  1John (NIV) 3:2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

Observation:  What a change!!!  From what we were to what we are!   We are the children of God!!!  And there is a greater change coming!  From what we are to what we will be!!!  In considering that change, MercyMe wrote a song, “I Can Only Imagine.”  It is true; we have no way of knowing; we can only imagine.  But I think this verse is saying “We cannot even imagine what it is going to be like.”  “We shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is!”

Application:  This “hope” is so wonderful and powerful, that just thinking about it helps me live a holy life.  I do not want to sin, but when I do, I want to confess it and receive His forgiveness immediately!

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, in this verse you have given us one of many glimpses into eternity.  We do not fully understand how those truths all fit together, but we are excited to find out!  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!