John 1:1-18 ~ in Him was life

Sistine Chapel, Vatican. The ceiling was painted by Michelangelo, who painted 12,000 square feet. Some other artists including Raphael, Bernini, and Sandro Botticelli painted the walls. This painting is by Hendrick van den Broeck - scenes from the Life of Christ - entitled The Resurrection of Christ.

These images made possible by: Christus Rex a private, non-profit organization dedicated to art preservation in Churches & Cathedrals all over the world. Collecting images as a visual representation of the Bible - ad maiorem gloriam Dei! (for the greater glory of God!)

Wonderful 360' interactive views of the Sistine Chapel . A must see.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ

Romans 14:12-14
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.¹³ Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.

John 1:1-18

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2

He was in the beginning with God. 3

All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4

 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 9

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, [to his own domain, or to his own people] and his own people did not receive him. 12

 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 14

 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16

And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, [the only One, who is God; the only Son] who is at the Father's side, [in the bosom of the Father] he has made him known.

  Let me read John 1 even on a cloudy day - I am lifted instantaneously and perceptibly. My favorite chapter. Light in the darkness. Witness to the light. Born of God. All who have received, who believed. We have seen His glory. And from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Chose to dwell among us! Chose to. He has made Him known.


Love still conquers all. We wonder if tough stances and harsh words with selfish interests win. And we find Love will carry us through almost all times and seasons. The Light does shine in the darkness and the darkness has not understood.

Billie Graham made this understood by a single candle held up for all in a huge football stadium to see. The place was Dallas, Texas and the light carried on to Alabama - to disperse violence and cause Love. The Life in Jesus never stops and never quits healing.



Abba, Father God,

The blessings of Jesus Christ dwell in  our heart richly. Provide us with His love, His grace, His enduring Love. 

May our lives be blessed by Him each day, dwell on His love. In the grace and fullness of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †