Kirk DeWitt
John 1:14 MSG
The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw His glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish!
REFLECTION
This is one of the most beautiful and powerful verses in all of Scripture!! Jesus came to live with us, among us (Emmanuel).
The WORD (Logos in Greek) became FLESH. The theological word for this is Incarnation (Incarné). In means “In”. Carne means “flesh or meat”. (Yes, just like carne asada.) If incarnate means to embody something and if Logos means “the big idea” or “the proof” – then what did Jesus come to embody? I John 4:16 holds the answer. It says, “God IS love.”
Jesus is God’s LOVE with skin on! He came to show us exactly what God is like (Hebrews 1:3).
Remember when you were a kid and it was your turn for “Show and Tell” at school? I remember in 2nd grade I shared my most precious possession, a sparkling amethyst geode, and I hoped that everyone would understand just how amazing it really was. God’s “Show & Tell” is the incarnation of Christ. Christmas is HIS chance to show each of us what’s important to HIM! His love for us, practically shown, is what is important to Him.
I hope you will enjoy these devotional readings over the next 12 days. Each one is written by an amazing member of our Conejo Church family. Ask The Lord to show you his love for you and for our world each day. Ask him to prepare your mind, your heart, and your spirit for Christ-mas!
Yes thanks Brother