The Word

The term "Word" in the New Testament is used to refer to Jesus.  It might seem a bit unusual that the Bible would use the term in this way, but it clearly does.  We will examine this use a little more in this blog entry.  Note John chapter 1:

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made that was made.  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."

Skipping down to verse 12, we read more about Him: "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name..."  And verse 14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...."

In reading all of these verses there is no question that the "Word" is Jesus.  Then we read in Hebrews 1:  "God....has in these last days spoken to us by His Son....who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high..."

Thus we know that Jesus is the Word.....and that Word has brought us salvation.  Further, we know that He rules now in heaven at the right hand of the Father.  And further, we know that He allows us to be His children, children of God.  How great that is!

I love the verse in Hebrews 11:6, "But without faith if is impossible to please Him, foe he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." To me, the key here is that we must "diligently seek Him." 

So let's do.....let's diligently seek Him throughout our lives, learning, studying, seeking to know the truth.....and following the Word.

Thanks for reading...have a great week!