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1 John 3:2
"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is."

Last week we studied an Epiphany event that Moses lived, it was foreshadowing the life and work of Jesus Christ. The Ultimate Epiphany is Jesus's death and resurrection! It is the event that changes everything! As we begin to see God’s plan revealed in the Holy Scriptures, we clearly see what Jesus was teaching; "LOVE ONE ANOTHER." This is Jesus's Great Commandment for all of us. And, a challenge for us all to live up to. It just might be impossible for many of us, but we will become better people if we seriously try. Just try.

All the more reason to TRY; as followers of Jesus, we are adopted into God's family! Today's verse, "Beloved, now are WE THE SONS of GOD, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, WE shall be LIKE HIM; for we shall see Him as He is." The eyes of the world sees Christians as poor and despised, but GOD see them as His favorites. Christians are GOD'S sons and daughters, who He wants to dwell in heaven with Him! AND! More than that, Christians will be transformed into the same image as our Lord and Savior! "WE shall be LIKE HIM!" This is GREAT encouragement to walk in the FAITH and have hope for our perfected lives in heaven!
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