The Genuine One Scripture Reading – John 1:47 - 48 (NLT)

"As they approached, Jesus said, 'Now here is a genuine son of Israel - a man of complete integrity.' 'How do you know about me?' Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, 'I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you." 

A violin is a violin - right?

Wrong - especially if it is, 'The Genuine One' crafted by Antonio Stradivari, who made over 1,100. Should you be in the possession of one of these, not hundreds, even thousands, but it would be worth from 2 to as much as 20 million dollars, because of its rarity, quality and of course maker.  

However, my friend - you are worth more - much, much more, because when God created you in Christ Jesus - He only made one.

When Nathanael understood that Jesus Christ, saw him - and knew absolutely everything about him, he was moved to come and follow Him.

May this be our heartbeat also as daughters and sons of our living and loving Father. That we would carry ourselves both in private and in practice as being the real deal, those who have been touched by the Master’s hand. Those who are called and created in Christ Jesus for the spread of the Good News that we have been forgiven of our sins, and now are living a new life in His strength and for His greater glory.

The more by His grace that we are able to show ourselves as His genuine articles - the more the gospel will go forth and grow with many others coming to discover the fact that because Jesus Christ is alive, now we too may love and live in liberty! 

Prayer My Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ my Lord I once again gladly come into Your holy presence. Holy Spirit, help me to keep in step with You, and shine through my life for the glory of Christ Jesus the King, that others may know He is the One Genuine One. 

Memory Verse:  Philippians 3:13b – 14a NLT "Forgetting the _____ and looking forward to what lies ______, I press on to ______ the end of the _____ and receive the heavenly prize…”