Devotional: Who is Jesus? John 1:1 (ESV)

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." – John 1:1 (ESV)

Who Is Jesus?

Reflection:

The opening verse of the Gospel of John presents one of the most profound and foundational truths of Christianity. Here, we encounter the Word—a term that carries deep significance in both theological and philosophical contexts. John’s use of this phrase to describe Jesus is deliberate and decisive, inviting us to reflect on Christ's divine nature and eternal existence.

The term "Word" in Greek is Logos. In ancient Greek philosophy, Logos referred to the rational principle that orders and sustains the universe. For the Jewish audience, this would resonate with God's communication and action in the world, often seen in His creation and the giving of the Law. However, John takes this concept and reveals something far greater: The Logos is not just an abstract principle or force—it is a person, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is God:

Finally, John declares, "The Word was God." This is the heart of the Christian faith: Jesus is fully and completely God. He is not a lesser being or an agent acting on behalf of God, but He is God in the fullest sense. The eternal Word that spoke creation into being (Genesis 1) is the same Word that became flesh in Jesus Christ. Jesus (John 1:14) is the visible, tangible expression of the invisible God. To know Jesus is to know God.

Application:

In light of this profound truth, we are called to respond. Since Jesus is the eternal Word, He is worthy of our worship, reverence, and trust. His existence is not bound by time, and His power and authority are

beyond our understanding. 

We can find comfort in the fact that the Word who created the universe also became flesh to dwell among us. He understands our struggles, our pain, and our joys.

When we face doubts, challenges, or questions about God, we can look to Jesus. He is not a distant deity; He is the Word-made flesh, intimately involved in the story of humanity. In Him, we find life, light, and truth.

As we meditate on this verse, let it remind us that Jesus is much more than a historical figure. He is the eternal Word, the Creator, and the Savior. He is both the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. He is with us, now and forever.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, we thank You for revealing Yourself to us as the Word, the eternal truth that transcends time. We stand in awe of the mystery of Your divine existence and the boundless love that led You to take on flesh and dwell among us. Help us to continually grow in wonder and reverence for who You are. May we always recognize You as our Creator, the Word made flesh, and the living God. Strengthen our faith and deepen our understanding so we may walk in the fullness of Your truth. Above all, we thank You for Your incredible love—that You chose to lay down Your life for us despite our sinful nature. You offered us redemption through simple trust in You as the Son of God. Your grace and mercy humble us. In Your precious name, we pray. Amen.