beings, was also light, light that shines in darkness, light that darkness could not overcome.
A man came, sent by God; his name was John. He came to bear witness, as a witness to
introduce the Light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the Light, but a witness
to introduce the Light; for the Light was coming into the world, the true Light that enlightens
everyone. He was in the world, and through him the world was made, the very world that did
not know him.
He came to his own, yet his own people did not receive him; but to all who received him, he
empowers to become children of God, for they believe in his name. These are born, but not
by seed, or carnal desire, nor by the will of man: they are born of God.
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we have seen his glory, the glory of
the only Son of the Father: fullness of truth and lovingkindness.
John bore witness to him openly, saying, “This is the one who comes after me, but he is already
ahead of me, for he was before me.” From his fullness we have all received, favor upon favor.
For God had given us the law through Moses, but Truth and Loving-kindness came through
Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but God-the-only-Son made him known: the one, who
is in and with the Father. “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.”
Reflect:
In front of the greatest Mystery of all times, words fail. Silence, wonder, tears, joy are the natural
expressions. There is just one thing we can do today: Behold the Word-Made-Flesh! Stand there
at the crib in your church or at home. Take in the scene: The highest expression of God’s Love.
The helplessness of a baby who is God. The vulnerability of God who is the most powerful. The
Master of the universe becoming a cave-man. God of the highest heavens becoming a little child
in the manger. One who sits on the throne of stars now lies on straw in a stable. The one who
feeds the world now lies in the feeding trough, as food for the world…. Stay before the scene in
absolute silence, take it all in, and then break into a song and hug those around you. For, today,
salvation has come into our lives, hallelujah! Merry Christmas!
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