Archive | November 2025

John 3 – For God so loved…

Nov10

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of John! 😊
Today we’re diving into chapter 3, and my prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for our daily walk with Him.

John 3:16 is one of the most well-known and beloved verses in Scripture, and for good reason. It says:

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT)

God’s love for us is not merely spoken — it is demonstrated. Every time I read this verse, my heart fills with joy because it captures the very essence of the gospel in one powerful sentence. When God created humanity, His desire was relationship. He made us in His image and likeness so we could walk with Him, know Him, and enjoy fellowship with Him.

But sin created a separation. God is holy and cannot dwell with sin, yet His love for us remained unshaken. His desire for relationship never changed. So, He set in motion a redemption plan to restore what was broken — and that plan was Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:8 puts it beautifully:
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (NLT)

Just imagine what life would be like if Christ had not died for us — living separated from God, relying on continual sacrifices and rituals for temporary atonement. How grateful we should be for the precious and perfect gift of Jesus Christ, our eternal sacrifice, our Savior, and the bridge back to God.

Throughout Scripture, we see a Father who relentlessly pursues relationship with His children. He does not give up. He does not withdraw His love. Instead, He continually draws us to Himself. As He said in Jeremiah 31:3:
“I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (NLT)

That same unfailing love is still calling out to us today. God’s heart remains open, reaching, and welcoming. The question is: Will we respond?

John 3:16 tells us that “everyone who believes” — that’s all it takes. Believe in Jesus Christ, trust in His finished work, and you receive eternal life and restored relationship with the Father. No matter how far you have wandered or what your past looks like, the Father’s arms are wide open, ready to receive you.

The invitation is simple, yet life-changing: Believe — and live.

I pray the Lord will help us to fully believe, receive, and walk in the truth of His love, that He will remove every barrier in our heart that keeps us distant, and draw us closer to Him each day. That His love will transform our lives and flow through us to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Thank you for joining me today on John 3. I’d love to hear your thoughts — what stood out to you most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments below so we can continue to grow together.

Here are some reflection questions –

Reflection Questions

  1. Are there areas in your life where you still feel “separated” from God? How might believing and receiving His love change that?
  2. How does knowing that God actively pursues relationship with you shape the way you view Him?
  3. What obstacles, thoughts, or guilt might be preventing you from fully embracing the Father’s open arms today?
  4. Who in your life needs to hear about the simplicity of the gospel — “whoever believes”? How can you share this truth with them?

John 2 – Turning water into wine

Nov6

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of John! 😊
Today we’re diving into chapter 2, and my prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for our daily walk.

This chapter opens with a joyous wedding celebration that Jesus, His disciples, and His mother, Mary, attended. Everything seemed perfect until something went wrong; the hosts ran out of wine while the celebration was still in full swing. What was meant to be a joyful occasion suddenly faced the risk of embarrassment and disappointment.

Mary noticed what was happening and immediately went to Jesus to do something about it. I couldn’t help but wonder why she turned to Him. Could it be that she had seen glimpses of His divine power before, perhaps moments at home where she witnessed something extraordinary that confirmed who He truly was? Mary knew the power within Him.

There’s a lesson to learn from Mary’s action here – we should always look for ways to be a blessing to others, to notice when someone around us is struggling, to pray for them, or even to introduce them to Jesus, the One who can truly help.

Let us pause and consider: are there people around us today who need our help, our prayers, or perhaps an introduction to Jesus?

Mary brought the problem to Jesus, saying they had no more wine. Jesus responded, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” (John 2:4 NKJV). But Mary didn’t argue or press Him further. Instead, she turned to the servants and said something powerful: “Whatever He says to you, do it.” (John 2:5 NKJV)

That one statement stood out to me. I would have thought after Jesus told her his time wasn’t yet here, she would have let him be, but she did the opposite. She didn’t try to convince Jesus; she simply trusted that He would act. Her faith was unwavering. Sometimes, that’s all it takes, no questions, no hesitation, just trust.

Jesus then stepped into what could have been an embarrassing situation for the couple and turned it around. Out of compassion and love, He performed His first public miracle; turning water into wine. Though He said His time had not yet come, He still responded, perhaps out of love and honor for His mother, and out of His compassion for people.

“Jesus told the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ When the jars had been filled, he said, ‘Now dip some out and take it to the master of ceremonies.’ So the servants followed his instructions.” (John 2:7–8 NLT)

The servants’ obedience was key. If they had hesitated, questioned, or reasoned things out logically, wondering how water could become wine, the miracle might never have happened. Their simple obedience activated the power of God.

The same is true for us. Sometimes, God’s instructions may not make sense. They might seem unusual or even foolish to our natural minds. But obedience, even when it doesn’t make sense, opens the door for miracles.

Today, you might be facing a situation that feels overwhelming, one that threatens to bring disappointment, shame, or defeat. But take heart: Jesus is still performing miracles today. He sees your need, He cares deeply, and He’s ready to step in and turn things around. Your part, like the servants’, is to listen and obey whatever He tells you to do.

I pray that we all receive the grace to obey God’s instructions even when we don’t understand them, and that we never miss our miracle because of hesitation or lack of trust. May we also, like Mary, be sensitive to the needs of others and point them toward Jesus, the One who can meet every need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thank you for joining me today on John 2. I’d love to hear your thoughts — what stood out to you most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments below so we can continue to grow together.

Here are some reflection questions

Reflection Questions

  1. When was the last time you obeyed God even when His instruction didn’t make sense? What was the outcome?
  2. How can you develop a heart like Mary’s — quick to notice needs and point others to Jesus?
  3. Are there areas in your life right now where Jesus is asking you to “fill the jars,” even though you can’t yet see the miracle?
  4. What does this story teach you about trust, timing, and God’s compassion?