The Witnesses

I John 5:6-13
6 This is He who came by water and blood--Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.
9 If we (I) receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. 10 He (Me) who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself (me); he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us (me) eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He (me) who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you (me) who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you (I) may know that you (I) have eternal life, and that you (I) may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
What's interesting in this passage is the naming of witnesses. These are the ones who can, will and do testify that Jesus is God's son. The heavenly ones I expected. God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I like how John refers to Jesus here as "the Word." It's the same reference he used in his gospel. Jesus came to earth as God's Word to us.

Next, he names the eartly witnesses. "The Spirit, the water and the blood." This is the evidence He left here on earth for us to know the truth. Jesus Christ was baptized of water, He spilled His blood for us, and later the Holy Spirit was sent to comfort and guide us.

Interesting how the Spirit is listed as a witness to heavenly events as well as earthly. It's our connection to heaven; to the Father and Son.

I'm so thankful God gave us His Spirit. I'm not sure if I could get through my days without it.

I pray you will feel God's Spirit in your presence today.

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