THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

READ: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14

REFLECT: The Apostle John refers to Jesus as the “Word” – the revealer of who God is. Think of all the ways God could have chosen to reveal himself to us. He could have created some spectacular display of power that would have left no doubt in anyone’s mind that he was God. But he chose to reveal himself by becoming one of us, taking on flesh and dwelling with us.

Think about the difference between hosting a guest and dwelling with someone. By choosing to dwell with us, Jesus opened the door for a relationship with him. He opened the door for an abundant life with him. He opened the door to ensure we could eternally dwell with him.

Thank God today for coming to dwell with us. Ask God to use your life and words today to reveal him to those you encounter.