John 14:8-9 (KJV)

… He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

There are still many in this world who don’t know who the Lord Jesus really is. To some, He’s a great religious leader. But the Lord Jesus isn’t a mere religious leader; He’s God. You have to study the Word of God to discover this. In John 5:39, Jesus said, “Search the Scriptures, for they testify of Me.” Let me show you a few verses that prove this as you spread the GoodNews message this Christmas.

In our opening verse, He said, “If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father.” He’s one with the Father.

John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Verse 14 says, “And the Word was made (became) flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” This refers to Jesus. So in celebrating Christmas, you’re celebrating the living and incarnate Word.

The Bible declares that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily (Colossians 1:19, 2:9). He’s the complete embodiment of God. He is the “Christ” in the Christ-mas we’re celebrating. God came to us in the body of Jesus. This is worth celebrating!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

From today, I speak perfect days ahead – Christ is in me; I expect no less! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 1:10-12

Luke 1:74-75 (KJV)

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear. In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life

Some Christians are often confused by the term righteousness. Let me briefly enlighten you. Righteousness is a gift, and there is nothing you do to earn it because it’s freely given. You are righteous through Christ no matter what bad you’ve done. The moment you surrendered your life to Christ, you became righteous. Then there is working out your salvation with godly reverence; you have to live the life of a righteous person. It’s called right living.

Some Christians say they want to manifest the glory of God in their lives, yet they don’t live right. But Christianity is a call to righteousness. The Christ-life in you must be lived accordingly, and the Word of God is your light. The proof of your love for Him is to do His Word; it’s to manifest His love and His character. His life and nature in you – His righteousness in you makes right living possible and easy.

The Lord Jesus has given you the victory over sin; therefore, walk in righteousness.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am seated with Christ in power and dominion over Satan and the cohorts of darkness. I refuse to be under the influence or control of the darkness that rules this present world in Jesus’ Name! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John14:15

John 10:10 (AMPC)

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

If you’re still wondering why The Lord Jesus Christ came to this planet, the answer lies in our opening verse. God desires so much for you to have and enjoy life in abundance, meaning living life to the full, till it overflows!

It may be challenging for some to believe that He came for them to have life and enjoy it, especially if they’ve had a different experience for a long time. Life has beat them down to the point where they’ve settled for their pain and expect no less. That’s a sad life to live, especially if it’s the direct opposite of what God wants for them.

It’s your heavenly Father’s delight to see you healthy, vibrant, strong, joyful, and overflowing with life. Therefore, embrace His plan for you to have and enjoy life to the full. Be full of joy as you live a life of plenty, a life abounding in grace, peace and laughter in Jesus’ Name!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I decree and declare that from this moment, my life only knows overflows. I shall not have just enough; I will always have overflow of all things good in Jesus’ Name, it is so!

FURTHER STUDY

1 Timothy 6:17