Hello Riverwood Family
In this blog I will be giving my thoughts on the book of John chapter 3
This chapter has one of my favorite verses, John 3:16.
"For God so loved the world he gave his only Son, and whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life".
What a joy that is to have this promise from God.
This chapter also tells of Jesus talking to Nicodemus and explaining about being born again with the water and the Spirit. John was nearby baptizing people who heard and listened to the word. I like to think of this as washing away our sins and emerging from the water filled with the Spirit and being born again. Jesus speaking to Nicodemus and his Disciples tells me that we as Christians are to try and tell the world of our Savior Jesus Christ and the KIngdom of God that awaits us when time on earth is done. Not an easy task but anything worthwhile is never easy. Whether you speak to one person or a 1000, the task is well worth it. Teaching comes from the heart and when you open your heart to God, it becomes a task of Love.
May God Bless each and every one of you
Jeff Lester
Additional Resources:
Reading Along with Gospel of John 3 RightNow Media.
It is all about love, isn't it! And I love pairing John 3:17 with John 3:16 - "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." What an amazing, loving God we serve and worship! Thanks for sharing, Jeff!