Message from Scripture: 10/13/2020

Our message from Scripture today is John 1:14. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

In the first verses of this gospel, John declares that Christ, who is the Word, is eternal and is equal to God. John also says that Christ the Word was active in creation, being the creative agent by whom all things came into being. John tells us that the Word of God became flesh and blood, and literally pitched His tent, or came for a brief period of time, to dwell with His creation. What was the purpose of His doing so? What did He achieve for us by becoming human?

He came so we could understand God in a way never seen before. “No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, He has made him known” (John 1:18).

He came to destroy the works of the devil, to release us from the power of sin and its destructive influence in our lives. “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil” (Heb. 2:14).

He came so, by destroying the devil, we could be released from the fear of death and have confidence in the life He offers instead, a life that is eternal in heaven. He came to “deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery” (Heb. 2:15).

He came to be a faithful and compassionate intercessor on our behalf. “Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (Heb. 2:17).

Christ humbled Himself to become human, for the salvation and benefit of us all. Today, let’s humble ourselves before Him, that we might find His love, grace, and mercy, and be beneficiaries of all He offers, for help today, for life everlasting. Have a great day today. God bless.

Robert