5 Jan 2010
Advent Devotional
John 1:14-18
As we come to the end of the church’s Christmas season and prepare for Epiphany tomorrow, this verse reminds us again of the gift God has given us in Jesus. John tells us that Jesus is the Word of God made into flesh, made into a real person who lived with us and lived like us. In His life, Jesus showed us the grace of God and truth of God’s love for us.
When I hear “the Word became flesh” I imagine God “speaking” Jesus into being. What a powerful Word! As that Living Word, Jesus brought us the physical presence of God’s grace, brought the love and light of God right to the ground we walk on and the air we breathe. Jesus is God’s glorious living gift of complete forgiveness, unending love, and eternal life.
PRAYER: Gracious giving God, we thank you for the blessing of Jesus. As your Word, he lived among us and showed us your love and grace. Thank you, loving God! Amen.
Tim Merritt