SCRIPTURE: 1John (NIV) 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked on, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 g life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
OBSERVATION: It is interesting to note how differently the four gospels present the birth of Jesus. Matthew wrote of the birth of Jesus with a short statement followed by the visit of the Magi. Mark passes over any mention of the birth other than to say that John the Baptist announced His coming. Luke, the Gentile doctor gives the most detail of the place and the night Jesus was born including the visit of the shepherds. Finally John simply says: “The word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory…” (John 1:14) Above in John’s letter to the church, he says: “The life appeared; we have seen it…” What they saw made it obvious who Jesus was!
APPLICATION: I make the claim that Jesus lives in me. Now the question is: can He be seen? Is it clear that Jesus lives in me? Do my words and actions make His presence obvious to others?
PRAYER: Lord, today my gift to you is the celebration of your birth in both my words and my actions. May they be proof of your Presence. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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Christmas greetings to all. May the Lord’s Presence fill your hearts and homes. I pray that the SOAPs are used by the Holy Spirit to plant thoughts in your heart. May it be clear to all who see and know you that you are HIS child. Amen
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