Today’s Reading: John 1:1-5
Hearing God’s Voice for Today:
“He was in the beginning with God…all things were made through him…the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
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Jesus existed before creation. He was with the Father when all creation was formed. Indeed, he created all things himself! There is not one atom that came into existence outside his sovereign command and control. Through him, all things came into being.
Today, as you awaken in the morning and watch the sun nod into evening, remember it’s his world. When you enjoy the tantalizing tapestry, the magnificent majesty, the delightful design of his colorful creation, know that he made it all for you to richly enjoy!
He also created you. Before creation, he knew you by name. At the very mention of your name, his heart jumps with joy. Your name is inscribed on his heart. It is a name he will never be able to forget.
Why did Jesus create you? In eternity, the Father, and the Spirit, and the Son were in a perfect love relationship, like three distinct persons carrying out a perfectly synchronized, harmonious, and unified dance together. Jesus created you to forever dance along with them in this lavish love relationship.
He knit you together in your mother’s womb. He knew the number of cells in your body, the hairs on your head, and the shape of your face. If he were to make you again, he would make you exactly as you are. You are like no other and perfect in his sight.
If your life is ever filled with darkness, please know that Jesus is not the author of darkness. In creation, he separated light from darkness.
He is perfect light. His light always overcomes darkness. He is the light of the world. He is your personal light amidst all your days of darkness.
Jesus came to give you life and to give it to you abundantly. He is the author of life, not death. Choose today to live in his light and life.
As you do, trust that he oversees everything that is happening in this world. He oversees all history. He oversees your personal history.
Nothing catches him by surprise. He is Lord over all. He is Lord over your life. He protects his faithful ones and promises to keep you safe.
The Lord Jesus will be with you today. He is close to the brokenhearted.
He gives strength to those whose spirits are crushed. He will encourage you by giving you his strength. Nothing can separate you from his love. His personal, loving presence will be a light to all your paths.
You can trust him today.
[from “Hearing the Voice of God” by Pastor David Chadwick, Moments of Hope Church, Charlotte, NC]