--SEEING JESUS~~

"The life was made manifest, and we have seen it,
and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life,
which was with the Father and was made manifest
to us. --(1 John 1:2)~--

--The visually impaired marathon runner had a guide running with him. The guide gave directions to the athlete as he ran, helping him safely negotiate the course with all the people and obstacles. The runner had confidence in the directions he received from the guide. The athlete achieved victory as he crossed the finish line.

We are born spiritually blind in sin and separated from God. The devil, the world, and our own sinful self would have to stay in the darkness of sin. How are we to believe in something we can't see?

The apostle John did see Jesus, the Son of God. when Jesus walked this earth, preaching, teaching, healing, raising people from the dead, suffering, dying on the cross, and rising for our justification. John now testifies of Jesus for our consolation and salvation.

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we live by faith, not sight, and have confidence to be led safely through the obstacles of sin and death. We are kept in the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ as we cross the finish line to our eternal home. ~~

-"Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who led us to faith through the Gospel and continues to guide us and hold us steadfast in faith. Help us Lord, to never be ashamed of You and Your Word. Thank You for loving me, Lord Jesus. Lead, guide and direct our steps to the Celestial City to spend eternity with You and all those who have passed on, accepting You as Lord and Savior. In Your Name we pray. Amen~ "

~~Portals of Prayer~~--"Good Good Father" / Chris Tomlin ~~<https://youtu.be/06ZN4wC-ono>
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