…concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us— 1 John 1:1-2
Have you learned anything about life during this time of social distance, and staying at home? I know for some of us life has changed drastically. Our family has traded constantly following and balancing everyone’s schedules, to simply being at home, together. We have always tried to have dinner together as a family when possible, but now we find that being together all day long we are sharing much more. It’s a time of learning new lessons, new life skills, and sharing love in many different ways. (If we yell at each other, it’s out of love too, I promise). The point is life is being revealed in many different ways, and while some of our ways of living have changed, we are thankful for the life we get to share together, even apart from everyone else.
John talks about a life that revealed, of which we have become a testimony and a witness. The life that John shares the life eternal that comes through the word of life, and if we understand the prologue to John’s gospel, then we know that word is Jesus. Jesus gives us a new life to share each and every day. The key to the life that Jesus gives, is found in the sharing of it. I know that we aren’t sharing as much these day, at least not in the same way we did before. However, we still get to share the joy of the life eternal. We do this by showing care to those around us, by spreading kindness, and by loving one another as Jesus has first loved us.
I hope this might be a Monday reminder to check on someone, to make the call, send the email, and continue to share in life, even if you simply share what new crazy thing you found the back of the closet/basement/attic you said you’d clean when you found the time. We all have the time now. Life may be revealing many things right now, so find the best parts, share them with those that matter, and enjoy living, praising God, and testifying to the blessings each new day brings.
Grace & Peace,
Sam