Hear this truth in 1 John 4:17 –
This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. NIV
Let that sink in –
In this world, we are like Jesus.
As Jesus is in the world so are we.
As Jesus is in the world so are you.
Close your eyes and say –
As Jesus is in this world, so am I.
Hear this truth in John 8:12 as Jesus spoke to the people; as He speaks to you –
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. NIV
Hear this truth in Matthew 5:14 –
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. NLT
Hear Jesus speaking this truth to you –
- I Am the light of the world
- You are the light of the world
- As I Am in this world so are you
Hear this truth in John 1:5 –
The Light shines in the darkness. The darkness has never been able to put out the Light. NLV
Hear Jesus speaking this truth to you –
- My light shines in the darkness
- Your light shines in the darkness
- And darkness has never been able to put out the Light
- As I Am in this world so are you
Hear Jesus speaking this truth to you in Romans 5:20 –
- Wherever sin has abounded
- Wherever darkness has increased
- My grace has abounded more
- My light has increased even more
- Darkness has never been able to put out My Light
Hear this truth in Ephesians 2:6 –
For he (God) raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. NLT
- Jesus is seated with God in heaven
- You are seated with God in heaven
- As Jesus is in this world so are you
Ephesians 4:8 says –
When he (Jesus) ascended to the heights, (heaven) he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people. (You are His people) NLT
Remember –
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- You are chosen
- You are loved
- You are seated with Christ in heavenly places
- Jesus is at the right hand of the Father
- And you are there with Him