There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. John 1:6-8
John the Baptist came to point people to the One who is the Light and Life of the world that all might believe in Christ Jesus. Note that John was not the Light but was sent to tell people of the Light. In the same way, pastors and churches are not the Light but are to point people to Jesus Christ, the Light who gives life to the world.
O Jesus Christ, my Life and the only Light of the world, grant that I hear Your Word and look to You and Your cross in faith for pardon, forgiveness and life eternal. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:5
Now, since the fall into sin, Christ Jesus and His saving truth shine in this dark and sinful world but people cannot understand and grasp God’s truth and the life Christ offers and gives.
Grant us Your Holy Spirit, Lord, that we might see and take hold of the truth of Your Word and trust in Christ Jesus our Savior. In His name, we pray. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
It was the eternal Son of God who gave man life — both physical and spiritual. He created us in His image so that man knew God and His will, loved Him, trusted Him, and sought to honor Him in all his thoughts, desires, words, and actions. Sadly, by man’s disobedience and rebellion against God, the image of God in which we were created has been marred and corrupted by sin.
We thank You, dear Lord Jesus, for creating us for life in fellowship with You. Restore us to that fellowship through faith in You and Your atoning sacrifice on the cross for our sin. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:1-3
When we think of creation, we usually think of God the Father. But the eternal Word, God the Son, already was in the beginning. He was with God and He is God. All things were created by Him, and nothing was made apart from Him!
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, I thank You for creating me and all things. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
…In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Ephesians 2:21-22
As believers in Christ Jesus, trusting in His atoning sacrifice and being baptized in His name, we are a part of Christ’s Church and are built together with all other true believers to be a holy temple in which the LORD God dwells through His Spirit.
Grant, O Lord, that I remember, as one who trusts in Christ Jesus and His cross, that I am Your temple and that You dwell in me by Your Spirit. Keep me in the true faith for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]