Scripture: 1st John 1:1-2
We announce to you what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have seen and our hands handled, about the word of life. The life was revealed, and we have seen, and we testify and announce to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
Thought for the Day: 1st John was not written until around 100AD, so about 70 years after Jesus. For this reason, we can only assume that when the author speaks about seeing and handling in regard to the life that was revealed, s/he is referring to the Spirit-filled Body of Christ – the church. We just finished celebrating Christmas, and though the events we celebrate are 2000 years old, we often speak of them in the present. To some this may sound odd, but it has to do with a belief that the word of life is not a historical event alone. What happened in the manger is not limited to the manger. The word that took on life and flesh continues to be seen, encountered and touched in the Body of Christ…including Cypress Creek Christian Church.
Prayer: O Father whose eternal life became human, we are overjoyed for the depth of love you have shown us. May we continue to strive toward a life that represents you and your boundless love. Amen.
