Story of the Word
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word was with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being. What came into being through the Word was life, and the life was the light for all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn't extinguish the light. A man named John was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light. He himself wasn't the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light. The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. The light was in the world, and the world came into being through the light, but the world didn't recognize the light. The light came to his own people, and his own people didn't welcome him. But those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God's children, born not from blood nor from human desire or passion, but born from God. The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.
"The word became flesh." God came to us, not as an angel or super-being, but as fully human. Jesus was born as person. He was a helpless infant who required the constant care of his mother and father. He had to learn the same lessons that we have to learn. He worked and was part of a family. He faced temptations, sorrow, and joy just as we do. In every way he was one of us. He is one of us. Because he came as one of us, we know that God knows, God hears and God heals us.
Reflection Questions for Monday, Week Two
- Jesus' Incarnation is a mystery--he was fully human and fully divine. Talk with Jesus the Human One about a struggle that you are having. Now talk with Jesus, the divine Son of God, concerning the same struggle. What wisdom did you gain from both conversations?
- As humans, can we become all compassion? What can we learn from God's unbounded love?
Prayer for Monday, Week Two
O God, keep us mindful that you took on our human nature so that we might take on divine ways, especially in our love for others. Equip us to serve you in the spirit and power of Christ. Let your presence flow through us. Amen.
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