The Glory Of The One And Only Son

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:1-14

Think about what would happen if Jesus moved into your neighborhood. Could you have a discussion with him? Could you invite him over for a barbeque?

Jesus would visit with us. He would come over. In fact, He already did this. The Lord of the universe and Creator of all things – choose to dwell among us! He left heaven and came to this earth.

For those of us who have received His redeeming love, the Holy Spirit has now set up residence in our hearts to comfort, counsel, convict, lead, and teach us.

When you think of the Babe in the manager, remember how special it is that He not only moved into our “neighborhood,” but He also can bless us with the intimate privileges of His residence among us.

Take advantage of the gift of God’s presence.

Our Daily Bread – December 26, 2014