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Day 5 | The Triune Essence of the Godhead

The first chapters of both Genesis and John reference God's triune nature. In the above passage of Scripture, Paul gives a benediction to the church of Corinth, highlighting the role of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit while revealing how God interacts with His creation.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Because God loved us so much, He sent His Son to earth to take the punishment for our sins (Isaiah 53:5). In doing so, He washed us in His righteousness and gave us eternal life. This selfless love of God inspires our gratitude and trust.

The grace of God is a striking illustration of His boundless compassion. Redemption is ours by virtue of Jesus’s sacrifice, and there is nothing humanity did to deserve it. Christ lowered Himself from His throne to dwell among us, taking our sins and making atonement for them (Ephesians 2:8–9).

After Jesus’s death and resurrection, God sent the Holy Spirit to commune with us. The Spirit prompts us in our worship and empowers us in our witness. He enables us to carry out the good works God has prepared us to do (Ephesians 2:10), and He graciously bestows on us spiritual gifts used for God’s glory. The Holy Spirit also helps to stabilize our faith in God and decreases our dependence on self.

The love of God, the grace of Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit work together to sustain, empower, and guide every believer on their journey. These divine attributes are the holy realities that sustain, empower, and guide us. Christians are called into a deeper understanding and appreciation of the comprehensive care and commitment of the triune Godhead—God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Reflection: How can you more fully experience and recognize the love of God, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit in your daily life?

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your incredible gift of love, Your Son, Jesus, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Open my eyes to see Your hand at work in all things. Teach me to rely on Your strength and to rest in Your love. In Jesus’s name, amen.