Jesus came fully in grace and truth (v.14). He came and brought a fullness the law could not. This was hard for people to accept because they had not been able to understand or see the benefit at first. John 1:17 tells us that “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” The law was truth, but Jesus made it complete with grace. He gave favor that the law could not, he gave blessings the law could not, and he gave through relationships which the law could not. He gave people a chance to receive grace upon grace (v.16) all because God wanted his people to experience his favor and love. He did that then and he continues to do so today.
So how have you been experiencing grace in exchange for law? Can you take a few moments to think about how this week you received grace upon grace? It might be little things or maybe it is major things, but I want to encourage you to accept what Jesus has to offer, even if it is truth. Sometimes we need to see the truth as well and receive it in light of the grace we receive. Once you think through those things, take some time to pray and thank the Lord for what he has done.
Jeremy Johnson
Family Pastor