Saturday, December 24

John 1:14

Brian Chisom

John 1:14 (The Message)

The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.

Modern technology has forever transformed the way we communicate with others. Consequently, we are less reliant on friends and family to “spread the word” when needing to disseminate information. Instead, we often communicate or “spread the word” through Facebook, e-mail and text messages rather than through the spoken word. A long time ago, God sent the Ultimate Text Message (UTM) or Word to the entire planet and decided to do so in the form of the birth of his son, Jesus Christ, and things have never been the same.

The Word or UTM that God sent announced to humanity that grace and truth had moved into all neighborhoods, that sacrifice and burnt offerings were old technology and that forgiveness and unconditional love had arrived on the scene. God hit the restart button when he sent his flesh and blood to model a new way for each of us, and his Word has made all the difference for generations.

As we celebrate the arrival of God’s Word, His flesh and blood message, let’s take ample time to reflect on what the arrival of that message means for each of us. In doing so, perhaps we can find new ways to pay forward the blessings and gifts God has bestowed upon each of us. Perhaps we can take action on some of those possibilities we have considered, but never seem to have time to make happen.

Prayer:  Help us to experience anew the gift of Your Word. Teach us to seek opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others just as You have done for us. Reveal to us ways to pay forward Your truth and generosity at the local, national, and global levels. Amen.