The Incomparableness of Jesus: Reflections from the Gospel of John

Here are some thoughts and reflections that I shared with some friends from my time in the Gospel of John a few months ago.

 Jesus- the Self-existent, the eternal Word, Creator of all things, the Life and Light of men, with grace upon grace flowing from His fullness, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world; Son of Man, clothed in frail humanity // Such a beautiful, rich, full, vibrant, and glorious picture of our Lord, all found in John 1! 


 As I'm going through Gospel of John, I've come to the conclusion what I've already known, but my heart has tasted and seen in fresh and powerful ways- that there's never been or ever will be a more amazing, wise, empathetic, merciful, compassionate, personal, dandy (and much more) person than Jesus our Lord. He is never boring, and never ceases to amaze! What's more, because of His all-surpassing greatness, unsearchable riches, and the glory of His fullness; He is worthy of all that we can lay at the table! He's worthy of all our heart & mind, affections & daydreams,total surrender, submission, and reckless abandon!


Ha, these reflections and thoughts are summed up from my time in the Gospel of John alone. Oh how gloriously weighty they were then, and still are now! How sufficient for cravings and longings of the human soul! Just think of the incomparably glorious weightiness there would be if I added such thoughts from the other 3 gospels, Colossians, Hebrews, and Revelation!? Ha! Even all of Scripture! It would be game over at that point!

Thoughts of Inadequacy vs. Gospel Identity

Thoughts of inadequacy assaulting me 
Feelings that I don't belong
Looks of condescension directed at me
What do I have to offer?
What do I have to bring to the table?
No college degree
No notifiable skill or trade
Same job for quite a few years now
Still single
Of what use am I?

Yet these lies
They've been doing a good job
At deceiving me
They can be & have been 
Paralyzing & destructive
Coming straight from the Father of Lies
And the Gospel
Speak a more louder, truthful Word
In a tone of grace & assurance
Reminding my heart
That I belong to God Most High
Purchased by the blood of the Son
And sealed by the Spirit
Who I am, my life
Being Hidden with Christ in God
Wrapped up & bound up
In the Triune Godhead

So my worth?
It's found & realized in the Gospel
What do I have to offer?
What do I have to bring to the table?
Something of infinitely more worth
Than any skill or talent
More than any earthly achievement or accolade
It's nothing less or more
Than Jesus Christ & Him crucified