This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that could be written. – John 21:24-25
Every journey Jesus made was for a reason. Each lame person made to walk, the blind who regained sight, and the leper who was healed was accomplishing God’s purpose. Christ performed many, very many, miracles so that there were multitudes of witnesses to verify the truth of them. Jesus spoke no idle words… everything He said would have been of note and worthy of contemplation.
John, as a disciple of Christ, recorded a sufficient amount to reveal what you need to know about God the Father, God the Son, the Savior, and God the Holy Spirit. The Gospel message presented by the apostles can be understood by a young child to “make them wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus“ (2 Timothy 3:15), and yet scholars still search His Word to learn more. The Bible is a relatively small book, not for lack of material but, perhaps, because the divine Author chose not to give human beings more than they need to cultivate faith in Him.
Take time to prayerfully search the Scriptures and meditate on the rich messages contained in God’s Word. As you read, ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your understanding of His truth. Then pray for others that they may learn of the Savior during this Christmas season. May they realize the depth of God’s love for them, and believe.
Today’s Verse: John 21:24-25
24 This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.25 Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: John 5:39-47
39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. 41 I do not receive glory from people. 42 But I know that you do not have the love of God within you. 43 I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him. 44 How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you: Moses, on whom you have set your hope. 46 For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me. 47 But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
