Thursday 23 Mar 2023

March 23: John 5:31-35

Key Verse: John 5:34
Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved.

Devotion:
Have you ever wondered whether you are being called to teach others about God? The answer is yes! We are all called to pass on the Gospel to other people, how much we do and where we do it is another question we face and one which you have to find out from Christ. You may think you are not worthy or you cannot ever hope to be able to teach others like you vicar or priest can, but the way in which God uses you is going to be unique to you and nobody else.

When the disciples were learning things from Jesus, they came across many situations which were new to them and had no precedent in their lives. Each of them were individuals and each would continue to live very different lives, even though they had one common teacher. This is because God has created each of us as an individual, unique in our own ways – because the world needs unique people, and some part of this world needs your individual uniqueness!

John was born in unique circumstances and lived a life which would revolve around teaching people about the Christ who was to come after him. God made sure John was born in these circumstances and made sure he gave his testimony to all who were willing to listen. This was all part of God’s plan; and that plan includes you at this very moment!

Jesus did not need to learn things from humans in order to be able to do anything He did, but He chose to listen and share what He could and when He could. He became part of the community of people who follow God so they would be able to know more about God together. This is just one way in which we can share Christ: by being together with others and talking about our experiences and our lives.

Points to Ponder:
Do you have trouble thinking how to share Christ with others?

Have you tried just being you and talking about what Christ means to you?