THIS IS ETERNAL LIFE!

Barbara Perkins‎

THIS IS ETERNAL LIFE!

The word of God in John 17:3 defines eternal life in the following two versions of the Bible: First, the New King James Version states, “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” Next, the Amplified Bible Classic Edition is like dessert, as one slices off a delightful chunk of God’s word in defining eternal life. “And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent.” These two definitions make it very difficult for us to miss the importance of what God said in His word about eternal life. Since Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord, I can call God my Heavenly Father. Heavenly Father, each day of my life I want to get to know You/becoming so much better acquainted with You and Jesus Christ. I want to recognize/develop an understanding of You (as much as humanly possible), as the only true and real God and likewise, I want to delve deeper into Your word and with prayer get to truly know Jesus as the Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah, Whom You have sent. LORD, that’s my quest for the rest of my life and I am loving it, even as I am loving You and Jesus Christ. Thank You, LORD, for Your precious word!