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 20:31
The reason John wrote his gospel is the same reason many of us talk to our families, friends, and loved ones about Jesus: we want them to have eternal life!
A few years ago, on Easter Sunday morning, we watched as a little girl in our church was baptized. The children’s pastor commented that when he asked her about coming to know Jesus she responded, “My family talks to me about Jesus all the time!”
Let’s pray our children (and our grands and greats!) grow up saying the same thing about us!
We teach and train our children. We go to their soccer and baseball games (or at least we used to – and we will again!). We chase their bent by investing in music lessons, sports camps, and science kits. We love them. We take them on vacation, teach them to cook, and caution them about stranger danger. We teach them about money, relationships, forgiveness, generosity, and how to change a flat tire.
But as followers of Christ, what we want most is for them to come to know our Jesus!
God has no grandchildren. Our faith is not inherited by our children, but it is seen and heard by them.
Other than our living testimony, they also get to know Jesus through His WORD.
As women, many of us are mothers and grandmothers who are anticipating the summer … planning vacations, outdoor activities, sports, and other opportunities for your children or grandchildren to enjoy the warmer months. But whatever your plans, be sure you also talk to them about Jesus.
I’d like to personally invite to you commit to writing God’s WORD with us this summer – taking advantage of days that may be a bit less busy, and developing (or continuing) the habit of spending time reading, writing, and studying the Bible each day. My prayer is that as you write each verse, you renew your belief in Jesus and your faith is strengthened by His WORD.
Do you believe in my Jesus? Have you placed your faith in Him? Do you understand – and know in your heart – that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life? It’s simple, but changes everything:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish
but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
If you are ready to commit your life to Jesus, here’s a simple prayer prompt:
God, I’ve made a mess and I am a mess. I am a sinner. I cannot fix or change myself. I need You. This day I give my life to You, Jesus. Thank you for taking the punishment on the Cross that I deserved. Come into my life. Take over. Take charge. From this day forward, I will follow You. You are my Savior and my Lord. Amen.
Whether you prayed that prayer or something like it (and whether you prayed it today or many years ago), your life in Christ will be transformed by His WORD. Why not commit to writing the Bible daily – and then pray it, speak it, and live it?
Our free monthly Write The Word bookmark is a tool to encourage you to abide in His Word. Be sure to visit our Downloads page for our upcoming May bookmark, S.O.A.P. study pages, Do It! List, and other free resources to help you balance your heart for God with the demands of a busy life and home.
If you need inspiration for abiding in the WORD, Psalm 119 is a great place to begin. Not only is it the longest Psalm, with 176 verses, it is also the longest chapter in the entire Bible.
Most scholars believe it was written post-exile and possible authors may be Ezra or Jeremiah. Even if we don’t know who wrote it down, we know that Psalm 119 (like all Scripture) is prompted by the Holy Spirit. We can celebrate God’s gift of His Word and we can embrace the benefits and blessing that come from knowing and following it. We will devote two full months to writing out this powerful chapter!
Listen as Laura introduces Psalm 119 and then visit our Downloads page to get your own copy of our May bookmark. Let’s Write the WORD together in May!
