“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 KJV)
In the Charlie Brown Christmas Movie, Linus, responding to Charlie Brown's incessant question about the meaning of Christmas, so beautifully depicted the true meaning of Christmas by reading from Luke 2:8-14. It is written: "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
There is so much to be said about the newborn King. This passage declares that the “Word became Flesh and dwelt among us,” announcing to people everywhere who the King truly is. This is not just good news for a season. This is good news for all people everywhere, for all times.
This is so profound that the Word, the God of all eternity, the Creator of all things seen and unseen (John 1:1-2), took on flesh. Yes, “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” (John 1:14 MSG).
He came in human form to dwell among us. God Almighty - who is completely holy, infinite, just, loving, sovereign, and omniscient — "took on flesh" and became like us in the person of Christ Jesus. He is the One who is born both God and Man - the Truth and the Life. He came, being the Only One who can supply the demands of the law. He brought in the supply of grace to fulfill the law (Matthew 5:17). He is full of grace and truth.
He came for the very reason that He loved us. He is love! (1 John 4:8;16). He longed for us, and all creation! It is written: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” (Colossians 1:15-20 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
This is so profound that the Word, the God of all eternity, the Creator of all things seen and unseen (John 1:1-2), took on flesh. Yes, “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” (John 1:14 MSG).
He came in human form to dwell among us. God Almighty - who is completely holy, infinite, just, loving, sovereign, and omniscient — "took on flesh" and became like us in the person of Christ Jesus. He is the One who is born both God and Man - the Truth and the Life. He came, being the Only One who can supply the demands of the law. He brought in the supply of grace to fulfill the law (Matthew 5:17). He is full of grace and truth.
He came for the very reason that He loved us. He is love! (1 John 4:8;16). He longed for us, and all creation! It is written: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” (Colossians 1:15-20 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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