1 John 1 & 2; John 6

Father, you are light, and in you is no darkness at all. John and the other apostles are eyewitnesses to your light and life. They heard Jesus, the word of life. They saw him. They looked upon him. They touched him.

Your eternal life in Christ Jesus manifested to them, and they came to believe, and now their words bear witness to and show me eternal life which is with you, Father, through Christ Jesus.

Through faith in Jesus, as the word of life, I have joy; full divine joy. Not joy as the world purports to give, but instead, joy that fills me so full, no matter the temporal circumstances, that I am free of the world’s lusts and worries.

It is divine joy because it is eternal. It does not depend on worldly circumstances. It does not fall for worldly deceit, instead it revels in your presence and pleasure, Father.

The world passes away, but by your grace, Father, I see Jesus, your son, and I believe on him, and I have everlasting life. I have your sure promise that you will raise me up again in the last days.