The Word became flesh
Today's focusThe Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; all who receive him are given the right to become children of God.
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9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Reflection
The Creator of all things chose a startling way to reach us. Though "the world was made by him," he did not remain distant or hidden. Instead, "the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us." By putting on human skin and living in our neighborhood, he brought the "true Light" into the dark corners of our everyday experience. He did not come with condemnation, but arrived "full of grace and truth" to show us the heart of the Father.
Even when the world "knew him not" and his own people did not receive him, his love remained steadfast. This passage offers you a beautiful promise: if you receive him and believe on his name, he gives you the "power to become the sons of God." This new life is a gift "of God," not something you must earn by your own will or effort. You are invited to behold his glory and walk in the grace he provides, knowing you are truly his child.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What does it mean to you that God did not just send a message, but came himself and lived among us?
Pray
Thank you, Jesus, that you became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth. I receive you again today. Thank you that through you I am a child of God.