Monday, December 20
John 1:1-5 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=159851662
Relationships
The Gospel According to John does not give us the story or any of the details of Jesus’ birth. It instead jumps right ahead with a bold assertion: Jesus is God born in the flesh. Jesus is God’s “Word.” Through Jesus, God is revealed to us. Jesus shares God’s identity and character. Jesus’ revelation of God comes through Jesus’ intimate relationship to God.
Jesus reveals God to us and shows us the way of Salvation. One of the ways that Jesus shows us God and the way is through his own personal relationships. I think about the way Jesus taught, shaped and molded his disciples, …just the right amount of teaching, sharing, inviting and challenging. Mary, Martha and Lazarus were close personal friends of Jesus. He shared meals and many conversations with them. They knew they could count on him and he had deep feelings for them. They felt they could look him directly in the eyes and tell him exactly how they felt and what they were thinking.
Think about the conversations Jesus had with Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) and the Woman of Samaria (John 4:1-42). These conversations were close, honest and personal.
Give thanks for your friends today! Are there conversations you need to have, feelings that you need to share? Write a note or send an email and let someone know how much their friendship means to you.
Kid’s Challenge
One of life’s greatest gifts is our friends. Close your eyes, picture your friends, and pray God’s blessing for them. Pray that you will know how to be a good and caring friend. Write a note or send a Christmas card to one or two of your friends and let them know that you are thankful for their friendship.
Advent Blessings,
Rich
This Christmas, give the gift that only you can give,
...give yourself this Christmas! (Peter Mayer)
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