John 1:9-13
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
What's being said?
Jesus Christ is the true light. The world did not recognize and receive him. For those who received and believed in Jesus Christ, God gave the right to become children of God.
How is this related to me?
Jesus Christ is the true light. When I was young, I did not recognize and receive him. When I received and believed in Jesus Christ, God gave me the right to become a son of God.
How to apply this today?
I am thankful for my identity as God's beloved son. Out of this identity, I am accepted and loved by God regardless of my abilities and performances. Because of the acceptance and love from God, my attitudes and values become different than how I was when I was lost in this world.
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