John 1

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

This verse is such a great personal reminder that the words I read from Scripture and from the Bible is sacred and holy. These words are from God, written down by His people. The Bible speaks truth and is a guide that we can follow and use in our daily walk. It encourages and teaches us.

John 1:16-17
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

When God sent His precious son to dwell among us, His grace was given to us when we believed in Him. Grace, as in getting something we don't deserve, is so evident every day in every moment. Having breath when we wake up in the morning, an education, an abundance of food to eat, or even provision of clothes and shelter are all blessings... definitely things we don't deserve as we constantly fall into sin. We are also released from the bondage to the laws and rituals from the Old Testament. Believing that Christ is our Saviour and Redeemer already grants us salvation in the Lord's name. Following that declaration in our hearts is the spiritual walk as a Christ follower and disciple of Jesus.

The reminder: Are you able to follow Jesus as his disciple willingly without hesitation or anything holding you back? Can you deny yourself and pick up your cross daily for God?