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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God … In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. … He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God … And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. … No one has ever seen God; God the only Son, who is at the Father’s side, He has made Him known. (John 1:1, 4-5, 11-12, 14, 18)
There are some human wishes that almost everyone has. If only I could see God, and know what He is like. If only I could tell how He feels about me. If only I could know Him, really know Him, as I know my family, my friends …
The Bible tells us we can know God this way—because God has come to earth as a human being, our Savior Jesus. The story is in the four Gospels. And so now we can know the once-invisible God, just as we know other people—this God who loves us so much He laid down His life to rescue us. Since Jesus has risen from the dead and promises to share that life with everyone who trusts in Him, we have all eternity to know and love Him ever more deeply.
WE PRAY: Dear Lord, teach me to see You in Scripture and in my own life—and especially how much You love me. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- As you grow in your knowledge of God, what do you think God most wants from you?
- Why do you think so?
- What do you personally most want with regards to God?
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
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