THE WORD GIVES LIFE

John 1:1-5 / Keywords 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

 

The Word Became Flesh

1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.

Footnotes

a. John 1:5 Or understood

1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (1). The Word imparts life, not just physical, but also spiritual. The Word is also the love of God for all His creation. You and me and everyone were created by God in wisdom and love. The Word that created us continues to reach out to us, even in the darkness, to shine and impart resurrection power and new life.

 

2. If we allow it, the light can overcome all darkness that resides within us. The light overcomes the power of sin and shame that cripples us from realizing God's love and acceptance. There is no depth in which the light of God cannot shine, even though some resist it. When we experience the overcoming grace of God, we can be truly free.

 

3. Jesus is the Word become flesh. He continues to bring God's love and grace that gives life to all who receive him.

 

Prayer Lord, we thank you for shining in the darkest parts with the light of life. You are here. May we receive your grace today.

One Word In him is life