Word of life, who walked and talked with your chosen disciples to demonstrate the true life to them in palpable ways, we thank you for giving us witnesses and evangelists who have declared to us the good news of your life and presence. May we receive their words and thereby receive the undying life that is being with you and the Father, through you who reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
‘We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life– this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.’ – 1 John 1:1-2