John 1:14

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.”

Verse Expounded:

“And the Word - Logos (preexistent), God Himself, Emmanuel (God with us), Son of the Highest, Son of God – God the Son, Christ the Lord, JESUS

was made flesh - incarnated/incarnation, assumed human nature, identified Himself with the race of man having a human soul and human spirit,

and dwelt - literally “tabernacled, pitched His tent,” among us having a dwelling among us-His people

among us – His people,

and we – Peter, James, and John

beheld his glory - beheld Jesus’ transfiguration, Jesus as the Shekinah glory, His Divine glory,

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father - Jesus’ deity, the Son of God’s very real glory,

full - refers to “Word made flesh”

of grace - favors, gifts, acts of beneficence

and truth - Jesus Himself is Truth and represents things just as they are.”

Verse Commentary:

The Everlasting and Eternal One, the Son of God, clothed Himself in flesh, taking on human nature consisting of both a true body and a true soul, becoming both God and man (100% God and 100% man at the same time). He walked and lived among His creations (people) and was real to touch, see, and hear. He allowed Peter, James, and John to witness the manifestation of His majesty when His appearance was changed into a glorified form before their eyes being clothed in raiment whiter that white and brilliantly glowing with Moses and Elijah in His presence. They beheld the only begotten Son of God, the Lord and King over all things (the world included) in His glorified state; He, the One Who is brimming with grace and truth (John 1:17); and the very substance of grace and truth.

Profound Statement:

“There was (or will be) no generation like that in which he lived, until the generation in which the King Messiah comes, which shall “behold the glory” of the holy, blessed God, as he.” (Author unavailable)

2 Peter 3:18

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” ~ 2 Peter 3:18

For What My Eyes Have Not Seen ~

Eight years ago this May 2015 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I was labeled "terminal" and it is only by God's hand that I am still present in this body. I'm amazed at the Loving Living God of Eternity!

Facing a fact, we are all terminal. Once conceived, death is an absolute. 

I thank God each day for the heartbeats and breath He sustains me with while here in this land I am journeying through to get Home, yet I am ready when God calls me out of here - and crave to be with Him - out from this corrupt evil world. I pray you do as well or will make the decision to do so (see Salvation Page above).

For What My Eyes Have Not Seen, My Heart Truly Craves

Copyright © csgroff June 29, 2011 (revised March 21, 2015)

Oh this heart searched, questions welled up inside

Should I have hang on for dear life or let this body die

To fight to live a little while against this foe named cancer

Upon bended knees I visited to seek from God His answer

I imagined the joy it would be for my faith to become sight

To leave this sickness behind and say farewell to this plight

And then, only God knows the moment He will snatch me away

Away to Glory Land where my heart desires to go and stay

Then in my thoughts a whisper came ~ there truly is a reason

For me to carry this thorn in the flesh during this time and season

Though I’ve failed Him many times, no doubt will I many more

How humbling it is to know, He trusted me with this chore 

For Him I must continue until He calls me Home

No matter what tasked to endure, He’ll never leave me alone

For He it is more than worth each pain, sickness, and broken heart

He promised His yoke’s not heavy nor will be through time to depart

With all my heart I give Him all the glory, honor, and praise

The victories won over tribulations the remainder of my days

I’ll thank Him for each trial and in them find joy in strife

Praying I will not let Him down the remainder of my earthly life

Lord grant me strength to bear each and every trial and tear

Dependent on Your strength to face each tribulation absent fear

Knowing You’re beside me, holding tightly to my hand

Remaining here to serve You until reaching Beulah Land

May I show to others watching me how faithful You are and true

That they will see You’re not an absent God in anything we do

Whatever comes into our lives, no matter how it seems so dire

Realize you are an awesome mighty God Who never ever tires

As a friend once told me I would see You in a way few get to see

I am truly humbled and amazed at what You have done with me

Why would I deserve a miracle and in wonder often shake my head 

For this cancer should have taken my life and rendered this body dead

You’re keeping me here for a little while holding death at bay

Perhaps remaining to encourage others until You take me away

I still look forward to coming Home, leaving these bones in a grave

For what my eyes have not seen, my heart truly craves

Ephesians 2:8

Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace [God's free/unmerited favor] are ye [you] saved [rescued and preserved] through faith [reliance, loyalty, complete trust in God]; and that not of yourselves [humanly powerless]: it is [salvation] the gift [free present] of God [Creator, Redeemer, eternal and infinite Spirit]:"

God extends His undeserved favor and will forgive our sins, rescuing us from Hell deserved, when we fully and completely trust Him. We are powerless to provide salvation by our own merit. Salvation is God's gift to anyone who puts complete faith in Him and accepts His Way of salvation.