Category: hope
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Whose Sandal I am not Worthy to Untie
John 1:24-28 reveals Jewish leaders questioning John the Baptist’s authority to baptize. They were seeking to protect their own power and did not recognize Jesus among them. This challenges us to recognize Jesus’ greatness and humility, prompting gratitude and inspiring us to serve humbly like Him. This understanding should lead to prayers of thanksgiving and…
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His Face
This poem by Gabriel Mattix reflects on the glory, grace, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It portrays His creation, crucifixion, and resurrection, emphasizing love and salvation. The poem invites readers to contemplate the profound impact of Jesus’ presence and love, drawing them to turn to Him.
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Make Straight the Way of the Lord
John 1:19-23 reveals John the Baptist’s testimony. He denies being the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, emphasizing his role as the voice preparing the way for the Lord. This challenges us to minimize ourselves and magnify Jesus, actively pointing others to Him and living in a way that reflects His glory.
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Misery
This poem laments the misery that all life on earth is rife with. But yet, there is hope. There is one who knew no misery, but chose to join in us in our pain and devour it whole. Jesus Christ suffered and became miserable for us, so that we could be raised to eternal life…
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Grace and Truth Through Jesus Christ
John 1:15-18 explains how John the Baptist bore witness about Jesus before His ministry, emphasizing Jesus’s higher rank and eternal existence. It highlights the abundance of grace received from Jesus and contrasts the Law given through Moses with the grace and truth brought by Jesus. This passage calls for humble proclamation of Jesus and gratitude…
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The Word Became Flesh, And We Have Seen His Glory
John 1:14 reveals that Jesus, the Word made flesh, lived among us, displaying the glory of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. It signifies God’s intimate presence with humanity. This should lead us to rely on the grace and truth of Jesus in our daily lives, embracing His divine nature…
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Children of God by Belief in His Name
John 1:12-13 explains that those who receive and believe in Jesus are given the right to become children of God, not by human means but by God’s will. Believing in Jesus means repenting, trusting Him, and surrendering to Him. This grants us the privilege of being adopted as God’s children.
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The True Light Rejected by the World
John 1:9-11 describes Jesus as the “True Light” and creator of the world, yet the world did not recognize Him. His own people, especially Israel, did not receive Him. This emphasizes humanity’s tendency to reject God due to sin. We are urged to rely on God’s grace to know and receive Him. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
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Sent to Bear Witness About the Light
This passage explores the role of John the Baptist as a witness sent by God to testify about Jesus, the Light. It highlights the need for people to believe in Jesus for salvation and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to bear witness about the Light. The implications urge Christians to faithfully proclaim Jesus despite potential…
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Those Hands
This poem reflects on the hands of our Creator, and the beautiful contrast seen between the lofty height of His power in creation, and the lowly humility of His earthly life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ loves us, and He gives eternal life, love and joy to all who trust Him as their Lord and…
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