No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
John 1:18 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
John 1:18 highlights the unique relationship between Jesus, the Son, and God the Father. This verse affirms that no one has seen God directly, but Jesus, who is both God and in the closest relationship with the Father, has made Him known to us. This is a powerful reminder of the significance of Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry.
As the one and only Son, Jesus came to reveal the true nature and character of God to humanity. Through His words and actions, we can understand God’s love, mercy, and grace. By studying Jesus’ life and teachings, we can grow closer to God and develop a deeper understanding of His will for our lives.
Time to reflect
To apply the lessons from this verse, consider these points:
- Recognize Jesus as the one and only Son, who is himself God and in a close relationship with the Father.
- Seek to understand the nature and character of God through Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry.
- Study Jesus’ words and actions to grow closer to God and understand His will.
- Embrace the love, mercy, and grace revealed by Jesus as you seek to follow Him.
- Share with others the truth of Jesus’ unique relationship with the Father and His role in making God known.
Prayer Of The Day
Lord, thank You for sending Your one and only Son, Jesus, to reveal Your true nature and character to us. We are grateful for the love, mercy, and grace You have shown through Him. Help us to grow closer to You by studying Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry. May we understand Your will for our lives and embrace the love, mercy, and grace You offer. Guide us as we share with others the truth of Jesus’ unique relationship with You and His role in making You known. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
To apply the lessons from this verse, take these action steps:
- Spend time reading and reflecting on the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus.
- Identify areas in your life where you can grow closer to God and understand His will.
- Pray for God’s guidance and the ability to embrace His love, mercy, and grace in your life.
- Share with others your insights about Jesus’ unique relationship with the Father and His role in making God known.
- Encourage others to seek a deeper understanding of God through Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry.
Today Wisdom
Jesus, as the one and only Son in a close relationship with the Father, plays a unique role in revealing God to humanity. By studying Jesus’ life, teachings, and ministry, we can grow closer to God, understand His will, and embrace the love, mercy, and grace He offers. Let us share this truth with others and encourage them to seek a deeper understanding of God through Jesus’ life and teachings.
