Devotion:
Read John 20:30-31.
As this writer nears the end of his book, he lets us know why he wrote it. Here is how Eugene Peterson translates verse 31 in The Message: “These are written down so you will believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and in the act of believing, have real and eternal life in the way he personally revealed it.”
“Life” is a theme throughout this Gospel. In the fourth verse of the first chapter, the writer is talking about Jesus and says “In him was life…” John 3:16 says that all who believe in him “shall not perish but have eternal life.” And at 10:10, Jesus says “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Those are just a few of the places where this writer makes it clear that for him, Jesus was all about giving life to people.
He still is. He invites us to receive the life he offers and then learn from him how to become a life-giving person; to let his life flow through us to others. Any time you are feeling lifeless, look to Christ for new life. Then go share it with others.
Personal Worship Option:
Is there some aspect of your life or world that is feeling lifeless? Pray about receiving new life from our Lord.
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