Devotion:
Read John 1:1-4.
When we hear or read the phrase “Word of God,” we often think of the Bible, the written word of God. Or we may think of words spoken by God directly or through God’s messengers. In today’s passage, John used the Greek word logos, and it is translated into English as “word.” This is a good translation, but as is so often the case, it is not a fully complete one. This Greek root logos gives us the English words “logic” and “logical.” The logos of God is the rational, thinking, mind of God! Jesus of Nazareth was the fully human incarnation of God’s Son, the mind and essence of God, living among us. But John helps us to understand that Christ, the Word of God, was with God from the beginning, active in creation, and the bearer of life.
This life in Christ is more than physical life evidenced by a heartbeat and breathing in and out. This is life that fulfills us and that continues eternally when our physical life ends. John tells us that this life is the light of all human beings. Light is essential for physical life, but John’s meaning goes beyond this. Light also dispels the darkness of ignorance, confusion, and evil. Light chases away the chill of hate and injustice. Jesus Christ came that we might have life and light.
Personal Worship Option:
Our passage today is deeply theological. Think about how the love of Christ brings light into our lives and the world. Give thanks today for the gift of life and the joy of just being alive as we begin to experience spring. Give thanks for the life that does not end but that simply draws us closer to our loving God.
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