“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John 1: 14 [NIV]
If you have time take a look at the whole passage: John 1: 1-18
The prologue of John is a beautiful description of how God works in the world, drawing those he has created back to himself. God desires that all might believe (v.7) and he longs to be known by his people (v. 18). That is why God ‘became flesh’ – he became flesh, skin and bones through the person of Jesus and dwelt among his people (v. 14). We didn’t come to him – he came to us.
So often in conversations I have with people about their journey to the Christian faith, I am amazed to see how God has been at work in their lives long before they put their trust in Jesus. God is the real evangelist. This is a great reminder that God is already at work in the world around us seeking to draw people back to him. God is the real evangelist: we are simply called to join in with what he’s already doing.
Reflection: How was God at work in my life before I came to believe? How might he be at work in those around me?
Prayer: Give thanks to God for his work in your own life. Ask God to reveal himself afresh to you today.
Hannah Mears
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