Bible Chapter: John 1

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Light always overcomes darkness.  The Creator knew what He was doing in giving us physical illustrations to help us understand the spiritual.  Light is more powerful than darkness.  Actually, darkness is the absence of light.  Darkness will never overcome light. There is no switch to turn on to make things dark.  The only way to make a room dark is to block out all light.  Jesus is life and light.  Many places in the world work hard to block the light of Jesus from shining.  Jesus is where we find what we seek in life.  Sadly, the world does not recognize the Creator who became our Savior.  The indifference expressed shows a lack of concern or understanding.
    The good news is that to all who receive and believe have life.  A definite act of faith in Jesus provides entrance into the personal relationship with Jesus.  Then as a person perseveres in their faith and belief they have the blessings of life knowing Jesus.  This faith is active and ongoing.  This commitment causes the relationship with Jesus to continue to grow.  We live in relationship with Jesus because our act of faith causes us to be adopted into His family.
    John the Baptist fulfilled his calling in life as he pointed people to Jesus.  John 1:29 NKJV
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!  It seems like daily I see things that people do and am amazed at how blind and confused they are.  If they would respond to Jesus and be set free from the bondage of sin, they would not be trapped in the destruction of sin.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    John wrote that Jesus is full of grace and truth.  He makes that available to me.  By God’s initiative salvation is available to all.  This is God’s gift offered to anyone who will receive it.  I can live in His grace and be helped by learning His truth.
    In this chapter Jesus started calling His disciples to follow Him.  Having made the commitment to follow Him, I will continue to do that.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Jesus is truth.  Our confused world seems unable to grasp the concept of truth.  I can help people by pointing them to Truth.  I am amazed that something as foundational as truth is so commonly rejected.  But, John did write that Jesus’ own did not receive Him.  I need to help people see Him.