Context

John 1 English Standard Version

The Word Became Flesh

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. 

John 1:14 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.

Over the past fifteen years I have been quoting the bible and oftentimes a single verse read without context might challenge an individual’s understanding. If that is the case, please go to the bible and read it in context.

Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

Matthew 4:4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Did Jesus quote the Word out of context when Satan tempted Him in the wilderness? Did He have to put those words in context to defeat Satan?

2 Corinthians 4:2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

If anyone should not see context in this quote, please go and read the surrounding passages to satisfy your conscience that you understand what God is telling you.

It is not me speaking. The Word speaks.

Plans

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Plans come in two forms, both with purpose.

The first is general plans and some can be seen in Paul’s letters instructing the church in how to treat one another.

The second and more difficult are the private plans God has for those who have been given service gifts.

First we need to become aware of the gift given.

Then we need to know how to use the gift.

Then we need to find a place to use the gift.

All of that takes time. Be patient.

Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

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