12/24- Christmas Eve- John 1

12/24     John 1:1               The Son in the Beginning
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Thoughts: Jesus is the Word of God.  You may substitute His name thus: “In the beginning was Jesus, and Jesus was with God, and Jesus was God.”  As the Word of God emanates from the Father’s mouth, so Jesus emanates from God.  As the Word reveals something about God just by going out- so Jesus reveals God in his actions and words.  As the Word of God does not fade or disappear- so Jesus is eternal and His truth and salvation reliable. 
    Jesus was in the beginning.  He was and is and is to come.  Jesus was here before Christmas and will be here afterwards.  We would do well to focus on this constant and faithful One.

Prayer: Lord, may your eternal faithfulness inspire loyalty and faithfulness in me. 

Application: Come to a Christmas Eve service wherever you are.  Invite another to come with you if possible.