Why do the nations say,
“Where’s their God now?”
Our God is in heaven—
he can do whatever he wants!
JOHN 14:9 (MSG)
You’ve been with me all this time, Philip, and you still don’t understand? To see me is to see the Father. So how can you ask, ‘Where is the Father?’
THE ESSENCE
To see Jesus is to see God. To know Jesus is to know God.
DAILY FODDER
What are the implications of this claim by Jesus for how we read and understand the rest of the Bible? For how we relate to God?
PRAYER
God of heaven and of earth, I praise you because it pleased you to reveal Jesus to me. When I see him, I see you. Help me to live by the light of his truth. I pray that wherever you lead me today, I can help people see you by seeing Jesus. Use me so people may say, "I know where God is." Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
