1 John 3:1-3 is a portion of Scripture that I use regularly in teaching, exhorting and encouraging other born again believers. I like the Amplified Bible for the expanded understanding it gives!
See what [an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him. 2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now God’s children; it is not yet disclosed (made clear) what we shall be [hereafter], but we know that when He comes and is manifested, we shall as God’s children] resemble and be like Him, for we shall see Him just as He [really] is. 3 And everyone who has this hope [resting] on Him cleanses (purifies) himself just as He is pure (chaste, undefiled, guiltless).
We ARE who God says that we are! Dare to believe this about yourself. Right here and right now! Other people can see, yet, what GOD sees when He looks at us, but if we are learning and doing His Word, then they will see HIM, and that is what we REALLY want, anyway! AMEN! Here is that same portion from The Passion Translation:
Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that he has lavished on us! He has called us and made us his very own beloved children. The reason the world doesn’t recognize who we are is that they didn’t recognize him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children right now; however, it is not yet apparent what we will become. But we do know that when it is finally made visible, we will be just like him, for we will see him as he truly is. 3 And all who focus their hope on him will always be purifying themselves, just as Jesus is pure.
Meditation involves studying out the Word of God, and then thinking about it from every angle, with Holy Spirit teaching us personally, and individually! Then the greater understanding gained helps us to be DOERS of that Word, and not hearers only (James 1:22)! Here, to further help your meditation, is Hillsong with "Who You Say I Am":
Shalom in Him!
