Word of God

Scripture: John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.

Observation: John 1:1-2 is a psalm, a song or poem in classical Greek chaistic form. The first and last phrases are pairs, and the middle two phrases are pairs. Each pair explains its partner, and the two pairs contrast and complement each other. The psalm establishes and meditates on the deity and preeminence of Jesus Christ, the Word of God. Jesus is both the creator of all things, and he is one with the father God. Jesus is the most high God, and he is before everything.

Application: Our God is a God of beginnings. When you have a problem in your life, and things are not going your way, our God is a God of new beginnings. Jesus is Lord of all, and he is in the business of new beginnings. If you need a new beginning in your life, turn to him. You have not, because you ask not. Give your situation, and your life to the God of new beginnings and let him make a new beginning for you and your situation.

Prayer: Heavenly father, give us this day our daily bread. Help us in our time of need. We cry out to you and declare our love to you. Know us and make known to us your ways. Take our lives and make them new. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.