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GRACE and TRUTH

John 1:17 & 18
"17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared Him." 

The first verses in the Gospel of John remind us that Jesus was there all the way back in the beginning. Before there was even time. Before time Jesus was there. This is SO foundational it helps us understand so much more that Jesus DID; healing, making the weather obey, raise the dead. Things we can only imagine. Jesus DID in front of people. Witnesses. They recorded what they could, by no means did they get it ALL. 

When Jesus became incarnate He was "THE LIGHT shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it NOT." The dark reality of human HISTORY struggles with our Lord and Savior generally and GOD The Father specifically. All times and all people have difficulty accepting GOD and His plan for our lives. Today's verses...

THE LAW and THE GOSPEL:
"For THE LAW was given by Moses, but GRACE and TRUTH came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared Him." It's hard to comprehend and it's not a plan that any human could or would come up with. It's puzzling and beguiling. And, it will keep you studying and fascinated for a lifetime. Take this opportunity this Lent, as Easter is approaching to learn more about GOD and the many things He has done for you.
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