Gospel Reflections #211: Being One in Christ

John 17:21 "Father, make all men one, as You are in me and I in You. Let them also be in us. Then the world will believe that You sent Me."

Being "one" is not two circles stuck together, but one circle with another circle inside of it.

We have been enabled by the cross of Jesus to enter into Him. All our sins, weaknesses, and ugliness are encompassed by Jesus. We are able to let into Jesus' circle, not because of our efforts or achievements, but because Jesus died in our place.

And because we experience so much love, healing, rest, new life and a new heart in Jesus, we can unknowingly represent Him.

We can express the peace, joy, gratitude, and hope that we receive from Jesus, not by our own strength, but by His love and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. And we will want to share it with those around us, to share it with others.

We need to stop for a moment and rest in Jesus rather than being swept away by our busy lives. Let Jesus recharge us with plenty of God's love

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This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, a devoted student of the Bible who passionately embraces the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on the Gospels as a way to reach out to others and spread the message of Jesus. We're sharing her message here so that you too can experience the joy that comes from the Gospel that has filled her heart.