In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
God demonstrated His love for us by sending Jesus to give us His life. The love of God was made clear to us so that His life might become clear to us also. God becomes understandable to us through our relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Message Bible says: This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him.
It’s the love of God that is revealed in us. God sent Jesus so that we could know who He is and therefore live our lives accordingly. If you want to know what God is like then look at Jesus. He is the manifestation of the Father in love, in works and deeds, and in values and attitudes. We have God’s life to live now rather than just our own. All it takes now is just a little cooperation on our part. Glory.
God has sent Jesus to me, to clearly show me what God is like so I can live my life like Him.
- Reading Plan A: John 9:1-23
- Reading Plan B: Psalms 48-49
- Reading Plan C: I Chron. 11,12,13 – John 9:1-23
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.