Divinity Rehearsed To Us – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional December 4th

(Jesus Revealed The Divine Life To Us)

TO THE BIBLE: John 1:18 AMPC
“No man has ever seen God at any time; the only unique Son, or the only begotten God, Who is in the bosom [in the intimate presence] of the Father, He has declared Him [He has revealed Him and brought Him out where He can be seen; He has interpreted Him and He has made Him known].”

LET’S TALK
The word “declared” in our theme scripture today is quite instructive. It originates from the Greek term “exegeomai,” which isn’t just a mere declaration but the rehearsing or unfolding of a thing.

In essence, Jesus rehearsed divinity to us. He came to reveal God in a way we could relate to and understand.

Jesus came to show us the Father’s love, character, and will. He said in John 14:9, “…He who has seen Me has seen the Father”—a claim only the One who was God in the flesh could make.

His life is a living testament, a vivid portrayal of the Kingdom’s principles and the divine way of living.

This profound truth is why the Bible instructs us to follow in His footsteps, for He has given us an example to emulate.

1 Peter 2:21 AMPC underscores this beautifully: “…Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps.”

Ephesians 5:1-2 also says, “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (NIV).

We’re called to be imitators of God, but how can we imitate God when we haven’t seen Him? Well, Jesus made it possible!

Now we can manifest the Father’s love, His righteousness, mercy, compassion, and grace because that’s what Jesus did when He walked the earth.

We have the life of Christ in us, and His love is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5).

Go Deeper
John 14:9; 1 John 6; Ephesians 5:1-2 AMPC

Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for revealing your nature and your love to us through the Lord Jesus. I follow in His steps and imitate Him in my daily life, loving as He loved, walking as He walked and thinking as He thought. Your love shines through me as a testament to your character and nature in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 John 5, Ezekiel 17-19
TWO YEAR
John 17:22-26, 2 Chronicles 9-10

Act:
Meditate on Ephesians 5:1-2 in the Amplified Classic Version.