The disciples of Jesus Christ, literally, touched, talked to and listened to God while on this earth. We as disciples of Jesus Christ may not literally see Him but we can talk to, listen to and are guided by God while on this earth. It is hard to fathom why perfection seeks to have a relationship with such imperfection but I know it to be true. God reaches out His hand in fellowship and it is up to us to decide if we will accept it. Joy in the Lord is our strength!
These verses emphasize the personal experience of the apostles with the incarnate Word. The memory of Jesus Christ burned in the mind of John as he reflected on the three and a half years that he and the other disciples were with the Lord. Now he wanted to be sure that the churches under his care enjoyed fellowship with the resurrected Lord and with other disciples. This life is a gift from God, a gift that cannot be earned or taken from us. God had provided truth about Himself in nature and through the prophets of old, but the revelation in His Son is God's finest and clearest presentation of Himself. A Christian can have no real joy except in a proper relationship with God and others.
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.
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