February 10, 2005
February 10, 2005 John 1:29-34
John 1:29 “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! ‘”
Do you recall the “Bo Knows” commercials? The tag line of every one was that without fail Bo knew what he had to concerning his sports and the product he was hawking. That same knowledge was present in John the Baptist. He managed to “tie it all together” in his reflection in a pattern that helps our lives and nourishes our souls. If you’d like to make the tie-in for yourself this Lent, I recommend you read and reflect on the following passages relating to John the Baptist: Matthew 3:1-17; 4:12; 14:1-ff.; 16:13-16; Mark 1:1-15; 6:14-56; Luke 1, 7:18-35; an John 1:6,15, 19-42; 3:22-30; 4:1-3, 5:30-47.
But let’s get back to John. John knows several truly important things for each of us to remember. Items that surpass what “Bo knows”:
John knows God.
John knows his place and role in history.
John knows the Messiah is coming.
John knows the signs.
John knows right and wrong.
John knows the value of service and meditation.
John knows the plan.
What do YOU know? You know that God loves you for who you are. You know that Jesus died for you and paid for your sins before God. You know that God wants you to know Him more. Ask Him to “tie it together” for you.
Here’s an idea for you today. Wear a string around your finger. See if God leads you to “tie it together” for someone else.
Lord, thank you for the plan that you have for my life. Help me to know you more. Take my experiences, talents, and thoughts and tie it together with those of others around me that we may glorify you together, in Jesus name. Amen.
Contributed by Dave Cerven
John 1:29 “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! ‘”
Do you recall the “Bo Knows” commercials? The tag line of every one was that without fail Bo knew what he had to concerning his sports and the product he was hawking. That same knowledge was present in John the Baptist. He managed to “tie it all together” in his reflection in a pattern that helps our lives and nourishes our souls. If you’d like to make the tie-in for yourself this Lent, I recommend you read and reflect on the following passages relating to John the Baptist: Matthew 3:1-17; 4:12; 14:1-ff.; 16:13-16; Mark 1:1-15; 6:14-56; Luke 1, 7:18-35; an John 1:6,15, 19-42; 3:22-30; 4:1-3, 5:30-47.
But let’s get back to John. John knows several truly important things for each of us to remember. Items that surpass what “Bo knows”:
John knows God.
John knows his place and role in history.
John knows the Messiah is coming.
John knows the signs.
John knows right and wrong.
John knows the value of service and meditation.
John knows the plan.
What do YOU know? You know that God loves you for who you are. You know that Jesus died for you and paid for your sins before God. You know that God wants you to know Him more. Ask Him to “tie it together” for you.
Here’s an idea for you today. Wear a string around your finger. See if God leads you to “tie it together” for someone else.
Lord, thank you for the plan that you have for my life. Help me to know you more. Take my experiences, talents, and thoughts and tie it together with those of others around me that we may glorify you together, in Jesus name. Amen.
Contributed by Dave Cerven
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