In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Picture the opening of John’s Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word” (John 1:1). These words don’t simply refer to scripture or human speech—they point directly to Jesus Christ, who existed before there was time, before anything had form or substance. The story developed naturally throughout the next verses, revealing Jesus’ unique relationship with God: He was there at creation, He is the source of life and light, and it is through Him we receive the gift of becoming God’s children (John 1:3), (John 1:4), (John 1:12–14).

The phrase “Word” is full of meaning. In the language and culture of John’s world, “the Word” wasn’t a cold, abstract principle. Think of the spoken word: it brings invisible thoughts into reality. In the same way, Jesus reveals the Father—He is God’s exact image, His very Son, distinct but equal, always close, always working with Him (Colossians 1:15–16), (Hebrews 1:3). Throughout the Old Testament, God is described as creating, saving, and revealing through His Word (Genesis 1:1–3), (Psalm 33:6). John picks up this ancient thread, showing us Jesus as the eternal Son—God, yet with God (Micah 5:2), (Psalm 72:17).

This isn’t simply philosophy, nor borrowed from distant cultures—it’s the heartbeat of biblical faith. Jesus didn’t become the Son at a certain point in history; He always was, sharing the Father’s glory and working out the plan of salvation from before the world began (John 17:5), (Ephesians 1:4). He was not made or created, but always existed. In Him we see not just a glimpse of God, but God fully revealed—our Creator, our life, our Savior.

So take comfort today: the One who holds the universe together is the same Jesus who invites you into His family. His life and light are forever, and in Him you are always known, always loved, always secure (Romans 8:38–39), (John 10:28).

Verses Referenced:

• John 10:28
• John 1:1
• John 1:3
• John 1:4
• John 1:12–14
• Colossians 1:15–16
• Hebrews 1:3
• Genesis 1:1–3
• Psalm 33:6
• Micah 5:2
• Psalm 72:17
• John 17:5
• Ephesians 1:4
• Romans 8:38–39

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