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Tuesday, October 16th (Day Two)
Read:
John 1:1-18
"...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
Reflect:
When we think of the Creator, we often think only of God the Father. But in
introducing Jesus, John teaches: "All things were made through him, and without
him was not any thing made that was made." This a bit of a cumbersome sentence,
but it is repetitious for the sake of making sure we all hear one message loud
and clear: "Jesus made everything."
Not only does this passage point to the mystery of the Trinity, it also teaches
us something that should be encouraging: The Creator of the universe loves us
so much that he came to earth to dwell with us. This is the point of John 1:14,
and it tells us that the same Jesus who created us came to earth to save us.
"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." God accomplished the redemption of
his physical creation and his physical creatures through a physical Christ.
As you think about what is important in your life, think about it through the
lens of who Jesus is and the lengths he went to in order to reconcile you to
God. If you are worth this much to God, how much is he worth to you?
Apply:
- Read and re-read John 1:12. Have you believed in the Name of Christ in order to become one of God's children? If so, how does being a beloved child of God re-orient your priorities?
- Meditate upon how valuable human beings must be to Jesus for him to leave the comforts of heaven in order to dwell with them. Does your life demonstrate gratefulness to the extent that you evidence a similar level of devotion to him?
Pray:
- If you have not done so, admit your need for a Savior and pray to receive Christ that you may become one of God's children.
- That the Lord would use Christ the King to spread the life changing message that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
