John is also the person who wrote the Gospel of John.

John, who wrote the Gospel of John, wrote about himself as "the one Jesus loved."

This expression is very important for Christians, I believe.

Actually, I also believe that I am someone specially loved by Jesus.

Not only did Jesus forgive me, a sinful person, but He also gave me a future and hope, a wonderful wife, and three lovely daughters.

Furthermore, He made me a pastor, gathering excellent and loving Christians together through the Lord, and even taking care of me as a pastor.

What incredible blessings!

Considering this reality, I am "Peter, the one specially loved by Jesus."

…John…After Jesus died on the cross…thought about the fate of his mother Mary, and said,
"There is your mother,"
entrusting her to John, not to a relative or another disciple.
I think this could only be done with a special relationship of trust.
…John, once a hot-headed boy of thunder 😡, had his life changed by his encounter with Jesus.
…John became a person who was loved and trusted.
…How can we come to know Jesus' love?
…①Are you grateful that your sins have been forgiven?
②Can you count the good things the Lord has done for you?
…Jesus truly loves you 😍
Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.