Pastor
Chris
In
whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is
the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature (Colossians
1:14-15).
In revealing Himself to
us, God sent Jesus to the world to unveil the character and personality of the
Godhead. In John 14:9, in response to Philip who asked, "Show us the
Father," Jesus said "…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and
how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?" Also, in John 10:30, He said,
"I and my Father are one." Jesus Christ was the revelation of the
Father; He came as the expression of the will and nature of the Father.
Hebrews 1:3 describes
Him beautifully, as the express image of the Father. He came to express, show,
unveil, manifest, articulate, and demonstrate the will and nature of God. To
see Him, therefore, is to see the Father; to know Him is to know the Father.
The Bible tells us that
the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily: "For it pleased the
Father that in him should all fullness dwell" (Colossians 1:19). This is
the picture of the resurrected Christ; the One in whom you’ve believed, and who
dwells in your heart by faith. He’s the ultimate representation and imprint of
the Father; the effulgence of His glory! And as He is, so are you, in this
world (1 John 4:17).
Prayer
Precious Father, I thank
you for revealing yourself in the Person of Jesus, who is the Living Word, and
the expression of your infinite grace, love, mercy, and compassion. Thank you
for unveiling your character and personality to me by the Spirit, through your
Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y:
Hebrews 1:3; John 14:7-9
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan :
John 8:48-59, 2 Kings 1-3
2 Year Reading Plan :
Mark 11:12-26 Numbers 22
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