Introduction

Good morning, family. We are here, together, in this place of worship. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to feel the warmth of God's love and the touch of His grace. We are here to see His face in each other and to hear His voice in the silence of our hearts. We are here to be filled with His Spirit and to be transformed by His Word.

Today, we gather to reflect on a passage from the first letter of John. A letter written by a man who walked with Jesus, who heard His words, who felt His touch. A letter filled with love, with hope, with promise. A letter that speaks to us today, as it spoke to those who first heard it.

Behold the Beloved

This love is not just a feeling or an emotion, but a reality that shapes our lives. It's a reality that gives us a new perspective, a new purpose, a new power. It's a reality that changes how we see ourselves, how we see others, how we see the world. It's a reality that challenges us to live differently, to love differently, to be different.

This love is not just about us, but about God. It's about His nature, His character, His heart. It's about His desire to be in relationship with us, His desire to bless us, His desire to use us. It's about His plan for us, His promise to us, His provision for us. It's about His faithfulness, His patience, His grace.

This love is not just for us, but for the world. It's a love that reaches out, that includes, that embraces. It's a love that breaks down barriers, that builds bridges, that brings healing. It's a love that seeks justice, that shows mercy, that serves. It's a love that gives, that sacrifices, that saves.

Sight in His Splendor

The first aspect of this splendor that we are drawn to is the transformative power of Christ's appearance ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO