God Speaks to Us In Jesus

1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
(Hebrews 1:1-3)

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome^a it...14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-5,14).  

Thoughts: God is not Silent. God is not Uncaring. Christmas Means God reveals Himself to us, and He cares about our plight, even to the point of sacrifice and deliberate humility in order to sympathize with us.
     In Hebrews the writer says God spoke in the past through prophets, but now God speaks clearly.  The difference is between someone who gives directions or someone who says, follow me and I will show you the way.  I have been in a growing hospital trying to find my way through the Emergency Room.  At the desk were two people.  One person tried to give me directions: "Turn left at the double door, then take the second right, then another left pass the nurses desk, and then the third right."  The other person saw my quizical look and said, "I'll take you there" and led me though.  I was relieved and found my way.  Jesus is not just a preacher or a philosopher.  He came down to show us how to live, to set the path for us.  But He also leads us to heaven if we believe in Him.
      In John Jesus is called "The Word."  "The Word was with God and was God." The original language (Greek) here is logos.  He is the emanation from God that was separate but equal to God the Father and then became human (flesh).  God is as good as His Word.  His word is trustworthy and true.
     While there are a lot of guesses about God, the Word of God is God's effort to tell us about His will and about His person.  God tells us in person about His will and  who He is.  

Prayer: You have spoken in Jesus, Lord.  Help me to listen.