Scripture: John 1:15-16
John testified about him, crying out, “This is the one of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is greater than me because he existed before me.’” From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace;
Thought for the Day: What does it mean to speak of grace upon grace? The Greek word we translate as grace is Charis. It means a number of things, but most often it is referring to God’s loving kindness or God’s merciful kindness. At Cypress Creek Christian Church, the language of God’s unconditional love has been historically important in defining the church’s mission. Unconditional love is another way of speaking of grace, but if something is already unconditional, what does it mean to double up unconditional. It might sound like nonsense, but think about the phrase, “Forever and ever.” Isn’t forever long enough? Why do we need to extend forever by adding a bit more of ever. Maybe this is John’s way of pushing beyond our capacity to imagine. We have a hard enough time understanding grace, God’s unconditional love. Such a gift brings about both awe and humility – but now double that experience.
Prayer: The moment I believe I have grasped you and your grace, O Merciful God, I discover that I’ve yet to even begin the survey its depth. I am in awe! Amen.
TODAY
Wednesday Study: John’s Gospel
Noon & 6:30pm
