Message from Scripture: 9/24/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today comes from John 20:30-31; “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;  but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”

 

The term life is used over 30 times in the gospel of John, which shouldn’t surprise us, considering in Jesus there is life (John 1:4), and that by being in him we have life. The life he offers us isn’t just reserved for eternity, although the promise of eternal life is great and real (John 3:16). In Christ we have an abundant life here and now.  What are some of the blessings we have in Christ for today?

 

Well, God promises to bless us in trials (Jas. 1:3-4). While peace may be lacking in the world, in Christ our sins are forgiven and we have a new life with God in Him, which gives us peace (Eph. 2:14). Sin places us in bondage to Satan, but Christ offers us real freedom and life with a clear conscience (John 8:31-32). Many people may shun us, but God is always available for us to talk to, and help us with our burdens (Phil. 4:6-7). We have promises from God that will never be broken about life today and life eternal (Heb. 6:17-18). Many are filled with despair, but in Christ we always have hope (Rom. 8:24-25). While there is pain and sorrow in life today, we have a life waiting where the pains of life no longer exist (Rev. 21:4).

 

These assurances are only some of all God offers to us as His children. Praise God for his love, grace, mercy, help, strength, and every blessing He offers, so life today will bring life eternal. Let’s serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with complete confidence in what waits for us in heaven. What glory that will be. God bless.

 

Robert