Today I finished reading the gospel of John. I just so love it. It memorizes me every time I read it. I so remember the first time I read John 1:12-13
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God — children born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God.…
They were such powerful words that stirred my teenage heart. Unbeknownst to me, this was the power of the Holy Spirit. Next month it will be 38 years since the Lord took me from a position of insecurity and wrapped His arms around me, securing me in His grip and giving me a sense of security I never thought possible.
Nothing has changed.
One of the added benefits of what I got that day was HOPE.
I live knowing that this is not all there is. We are ‘under the sun’ – beyond the sun there is a whole different realm hidden from our view. I just know that one day when I breathe my last breath, that realm will become as real as the world in which I now live.
This hope gives me the strength to cope with the inextricable pain that is so evident in life today. The brutal wickedness and violence that we see spread, not only in our city, but across the world that makes my heart ache, is temporary. God knows. He sees it all and He is over it all. He is a just God and He will have His way.
This is not the end.
The gospel of John is so profound in the explanation of who Jesus is that my faith grows every time I read it. I want to pass it on. 🙂
Today I got some work done and also had my ladies Bible study which is always great. This evening I spent an hour on the phone to Stacey and I have just got off the phone, so I’m wrapping this up.
#312 of my 1000 thanks is for the rain that is coming.
Yay! These are the days!
Keep the smile going!
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂