2nd Sunday of Advent: The Word

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.....The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."

John 1:1, 14a

"And God said"

Genesis 1:3a

God spoke and there was light, earth, the whole universe as we know it (Genesis 1)! Wow His Words were powerful and still are powerful today! He also always keeps His covenants or promises, therefore, His Words are always true and trustworthy.  Now if we think about Jesus, He was powerful and the words He spoke were always true.  He resisted the Devil's temptations with scripture---God's Word (Matthew 4).  Jesus was born so that He could live a human life and die a human death to pay for human sins, that is what John means in the "Word became Flesh". 

Jesus' life here on Earth is an example for us to live and strive for.  He was living out God's Word by the actions of His life.  Jesus was the Word because He was the Message from God--the message of Salvation, Redemption, and Righteousness.  His Words on the Cross--"It is Finished" John 19:30, hold the same power as in creation.  The fight between Good and Evil is over--Jesus has won the Victory!!

What does Jesus say personally to you?  What is God, through the Holy Spirit or Scripture trying to tell you?

This Christmas season as your stress levels rise, I challenge you (and myself!!) to be careful of the words that come out of your mouth or stick in your brain.  Human words are powerful, but God's Words can heal.  So when you are angry, open your bible and read the Love Letter God has written to you and remember Jesus is the Word.  He came down to rescue you!! <3

With His Love,

A

P.S. This reminder is really for me :D I need to hold back my tongue and only let His Words of Life flow from my mouth