Hearts Hungry for Jesus
The opening chapter of the Gospel of John speaks of the eternal Word of God who became a human person. Why? So He could dwell among us – not in a tabernacle, or a temple, or any sort of man-made structure. John doesn't proclaim 'Jesus the King'– his focus is on the beloved Son of God who came to reveal the Father to us. The disciple whom Jesus loved writes about the love of Jesus in a way that no other person does; the events he includes in his gospel amplify these two statements:
We beheld His glory . . . full of grace [favor and lovingkindness] and truth. John 1:14 Amp.
For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift. John 1:16 Amp.
There had been no word from God to His people for four hundred years – and now He will speak through His Son. John begins his account of the Lord's work on earth by introducing us to five disciples who were drawn to Jesus (John 1:35-51). They wanted to know Him – they were the first hungry hearts We see the Spirit of the Father began drawing mankind into relationship with His Son. Something amazing is about to happen!
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