Today’s Reading: John 1:6-14
Today’s Verse: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14 KJV
An author is defined as someone whose written work has been published.
They are considered authors when they originate the ideas and content of their written work.
God is the author of the Bible.
The Old and New Testaments were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
God is the author our faith (Hebrews 12:2 KJV).
It reads, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
This verse is telling us that Jesus is the One who initiated and perfected our faith. Showing us the need to fix our eyes on Him as an example and source of encouragement.
In today’s passage John the Baptist came to bear witness concerning Jesus.
He is reminding us of who Jesus is. How He came to earth in human form as a baby.
He said, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” (John 1:14 KJV).
Although He was in the form of a servant, in respect of graces, His form was like the Son of God.
His Divine glory appeared in the holiness of His Doctrine, and in His miracles.
He is full of grace. A grace that was fully acceptable to His Father.
He is full of truth, fully aware of the things He was to reveal.
This made Him qualified to plead for us.
God made it possible for Jesus to enter human history to offer us the gift of eternal life.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV).
His desire is that we all be saved. That we live a life “full of grace and truth.”
Jesus gave His life for us all. He did not have to do it, but He did.
Let us choose to live an abundant life through Him until He calls us home.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, we know that through You, Jesus is the Author and Finisher of or faith. That He came, hung, bled, and died for our sins. That He showed us how we should worship and live according to Your Word. Thank You for letting Jesus come to save us. Savior, thank You for making the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. For offering us the gift of eternal life. May we make every effort to live according to Your Word.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen