TEN Conclusions on John 1:1 - 18

Just would like to share here an assignment that I did at my first Agape staff conference. A list of TEN conclusions on this short passage of John and the reasons why John wrote them (my reasons, of course). Thought it would trigger our thoughts a little more as you read on.. Well, this is my TEN conclusions that I have come up with and it isn't exclusive on its own. This was what I was inspired to as I reflected.. Hope you would be encouraged..

1. Jesus is the Word and He is there since the beginning with God. John wrote this to emphasize the importance of putting this crucial truth across to the readers and from the start.
2. It is concluded that without Jesus & God, nothing would have been made. This implies that God is the creator of all things.
3. It is concluded that only Jesus could shine in the darkness and whoever follows Him will have the light of life. John wrote this because it is God's desire that all can be in the light.
4. God sent John, the baptist to prepare the way for Jesus so that people are expecting His coming to them. Or the least, people would know someone is coming and He would be the Light.
5. If people receive Jesus into their lives, they would be children of God and have the heritage of God. This is important, to have the sense of belonging and commitment from God. In particularly, on how God views His people.
6. It has been known to Jesus that as He comes to the world, He would be rejected and yet, He still comes. This was written to indicate how much Jesus loves His own people.
7. Jesus is the only Son from the Father. THis was written to bring that connection clear to the readers.
8. Jesus has come to the world and lived among His people so that His people would experience His grace and truth. This indicates He desires to be with us and His willingness to know each person individually.
9. God gave the law through Moses; He gave grace and truth through Jesus. THis was written so that we could have personal relationship with God through Jesus.
10. God is the ONLY God. Jesus and God are one. This probably was with the intention of pointing to the truth about the Holy trinity; the very first attempt to bring this idea to the readers?

May you be inspired to look at gospel of John for yourselves.... If you do not have a bible with you, no fear.. It is available online too. Please click on this blue link below .. and enjoy reading what John has written about Jesus and discover nuggets of truths for yourselves as you read along...
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1&version=NIV

As for me, I hope to do more studies on gospel of John too on my own, using the methods that I have re-learnt.. I am excited to see what God has to say to me through His Living Word. I may well scribble some of those here in the days to come. Hence, look out for this space as I explore and reflect.. *wink*

Missing someone..

ha!.. I am!.. missing someone.. not only someone but many 'ones'... and it is nice to be missing someone.. just allow me to appreciate them even more while they are not here with me.. appreciate the relationships and friendships.. the times we had.. the chats we had.. the fun we had.. the laughters.. the tears too!

Been thinking.. praying.. dreaming.. oops.. oh well.. life is about dreams that come true.. isn't it? life is about making the best of what is given to us.. life is about people that He has brought into our lives.. how we could be there for one another, love one another, care for one another.. and that just pleases Him. He desires us to dance, laugh, play, share and so much more for His Glory.. to invite others to join us in this exciting journey of faith and belief in Him.. 

Coming back from my very first Agape staff conference just made me think of many things.. of the many challenges and fun ahead.. and the much more possibilities ahead too! It just blew my mind away.. I am still very much trying to absorb and make sense of things.. just awesome! That is all I could say.. For once, I am speechless.. Yes, my sweet Heavenly Daddy, I am speechless.. Think I have been speechless for months now.. Still couldn't make sense of things that had happened, really. I wonder, would I ever will? Possibly not.. and I just know somewhere inside me that there are more to come!.. *grin*

Missing people is a good feeling.. Missing their fellowship.. Missing their humour.. Missing their chats about their passion and what inspires them in life!... And more importantly, missing them means they are very special to me in my little heart. *wink*

Cleaning Spree!..

Just feel like I am on a cleaning spree the past weeks and in the days to come... Lots to clean.. Think being in my previous place did trigger something within me.. Am I a person who loves to clean? hmm.. not sure about loving to clean.. but would love a clean place!.. hee.. So, I guess if I want a clean place, I have to clean then!.. Think I am almost done with the bathroom.. I am cleaning little bit of the kitchen.. There is the windows in my room to clean too!.. Think I will do those after my staff conference.. 

Maybe the good Lord is saying something to me about cleaning.. to keep the house clean.. My next purchase after the conference would be a dyson vacuum cleaner!.. Looking forward to that! I heard that it is a very good vacuum cleaner.. I desire to vacuum my room to dust free! *grin*

A Berekah...

It means.. 'A Blessing'... I learnt this on Monday devotion in the office which I find to be very helpful.. to list down 10 things to thank God for;.. followed by another 10.. and another 10.. etc.. And, to write a Berekah with them.. and here is my version of it.. :)

"Praise be to You, O Lord, who gives friendships and relationships to me. Friends (regardless of age; 2 1/2 years old to 70 years old and beyond) who are there to support, care, love & pray. Friends whom I have learnt various things from and be a better person. This is so that I could continue to grow even closer to You, O Lord. You know exactly what I need to be changed even when I don't understand it. Please bless all my friends, colleagues and family; keep them close to Your side too, Lord.

Blessed are You O Lord who is my Provider in all forms.... protection, peace, love, joy, fun time and so much more!

Thank You O Lord for ever being there, never giving up on me and continuing to see me through thick and thin. Amen"

I really find this exercise to be very enlightening and refreshing!.. It encourages me the space and time to write down stuff and to focus on Him.. To me, this is the best part of being in Agape.. to be able to engage in things like this; making it as part of my daily routine at work.. Love it!.. God really does know exactly what I need! *grin*

Nomadic feeling..

Just having this feeling of being a nomad!
If this is of the Lord, may I truly enjoy being a joyful one!
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... What to discover next?