Through him all things were made (part 1)
by Sal Huckel
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‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us’ (John 1:14).
During the coming week, we will find a number of themes running through our devotions. Our Lord and Saviour as Creator, things we can see and those we can’t, and the call to walk in light and truth.
This first chapter of John is one to read slowly. Let it sink in, and see what stands out for you. Some of these words will be familiar to us from the Nicene Creed.
‘Through him all things were made …’
Are you surprised to find that Jesus, the Word, was present at creation? ‘He is, and was, and is to come’ … before he set foot on this earth, coming to us as a vulnerable baby boy.
We also see references here both to those not receiving the word today, as well as those who would not receive him when he was born – including the unwelcome start his family had finding a place for his birth.
‘God from God, Light from Light, true God from True God …’
Or perhaps all the glorious references to light stand out as we read. Jesus is the true light, who brings light to the world. Let us pray that as we journey through Scripture this week, the word comes to life and lights our path.
Lord, we pray that you will illuminate our steps in the coming days and the year ahead. May your true light crowd out the darkness in our hearts and be a beacon to those around us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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