Father God, let this touch someone’s heart today in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
So, I was taking pictures and relaxing outside on our park bench. Started walking across the street to the store area. Our dogs come running out to the street. My husband accidently left the gate opened. I was like God help me with these two that don’t listen to me. So, Pongo Jo jo came to me. Hm Thank You Jesus! I brought Pongo Jo Jo in the house. Then I went to get Georgio. He wouldn’t have nothing to do with me. I said God he is a spoiled! I spoil Him! Then I went on the park bench and sat down. I said God please don’t let Giorgio get hit by a car. I sat there. Giorgio started for me. Then took off in the other direction. I said fine. I walked in the driveway and kept walking to the house. I looked out of the corner of my eye and Giorgio was following me. Lol! So, I just went in the house and got my husband and told him. Go get your dog please. So, he did. Giorgio came to him and he brought Giorgio in the house. I came to the conclusion. This is my fault. I take them out on a leash. I play ball with them and they make me chase them. I should say: I chase them to get the ball. LOL! No wonder he doesn’t want to come to me. But see. I had to talk with God to keep my cool and that I knew God would help me through this. It is not like that all the time. I do forget to confide in the Dear Blessed Lord Jesus and it doesn’t come out that good. Just saying. The lord Jesus walked this earth 40 to 50 days after resurrection. Came back to show it was Him and He loves us. For us to turn from sin, be baptized with the Holy Spirit. As Jesus walked with people after the resurrection. He was teaching them to always stay close to Him through it all. John’s relationship with Jesus. John had a deepest loyalty and love for Jesus which seemed to burn purer and brighter than in the hearts of his other disciples. Between him and Jesus, there developed a deeper connection than the others knew. As John beheld the love and kindness of Jesus, he desired to become like Him. Assuming John wrote the Gospel, why did he write it? The best place to start is with his own purpose statement in John 20:30–31: “But these [signs] are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
“Jesus’ appearance to the disciples in Jerusalem”
It reads in Mark 16:14; Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. {Thomas was not there at the time}
It reads in Luke 24:36-43 “Jesus Appears to the Disciples” While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence.
It reads in John 20:19-25 “Jesus Appears to His Disciples”
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked in fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again, Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
“Jesus Appears to Thomas” Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
John 20:26-31
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
“The Purpose of John’s Gospel”
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
“John used “signs” to unmistakably point the way to Jesus. John used “signs” to unmistakably signal that Jesus is the only Way. There is only one way and that is heaven bound”
{Let’s Pray}
Father God, I thank You and praise You for opening my spiritual ears and eyes of faith to see You and our awesome Lord Jesus. I believe that I will not rely on senses or emotions to inform me of Your love and grace, but will trust the truth of You and Your Word. Bring Your mighty strength to keep my faith in You today, Lord Jesus. Send me out as a messenger to proclaim You as my Lord Jesus and my God. If there is someone out there that don’t know You but want to know You. Let them praye this prayer. Lord Jesus forgive me of all my sins. Come into my heart. I make You my Lord and savior from now on. If You prayed this prayer. God will never leave You nor forsake You. Get into a faith based church whereas people will care about You and You can learn more about Jesus and His love for you. I love You Lord Jesus in Your Precious Name Amen.
{Power Verse}
Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
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