Day 5 — The One

 John 1.15

15 John pointed him out and called, “This is the One! The One I told you was coming after me but in fact was ahead of me. He has always been ahead of me, has always had the first word.”

Have you ever bought two of the same item of clothing? I recently started to do it – life’s too short to spend ages looking for clothes – if I find something I like, I’ll buy two of it.

However, having two of something means you value less the ‘one’, you look after it slightly less. You’re not bothered so much if you lose it or damage it. 

On the tips of his toes and bursting with excitement, John in our passage, screams out in utter delight: “This is THE ONE!”. He sees Jesus, the promised presence of God, and knows with his whole heart that here in front of him is the most valuable thing in the whole world. No other thing will compare.

If you want to move into greater spiritual health in this season, you need the same single focus: ‘YOU, Jesus, are the ONE’. Jesus, you are of the highest value in my life. Jesus, you are of the greatest worth to me. Jesus, everything I face today, I face with you. Jesus, because YOU are with me, I will fear no evil. 

Why is this so powerful? Because as your mouth speaks it out, not only do you become spiritually alive and empowered with the presence of Jesus, but you become a 'worship leader' for those God puts in your path. As you point to Jesus as you go about your day, people around you will be drawn to shift their focus to Him too. 

What could you do today to show others the ONE who you value most? How could you show someone the grace, the kindness, the hope that is found in Jesus? It may have to be online/digital, or it may be, if you’re a front-line worker, a very real and obvious act.

Finally, do you have a ‘second item’ in your life you need to ‘return to the shop’, a distraction you need to put down? 

He’s walking ahead of you, so fix your eyes on Him today. He’s the ONE.

Dr Nick Drake
Associate Pastor