John 1:1 says that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
Matthew Henry's commentary asserts this about the first verse of the book of John.
"The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world."
I have read this statement over and over and it continues to blow me away. As an English major and creative writer I love words. I like putting the together to create statements, sentences and poetry and I enjoy learning new words. For me writing is the way in which I express what is on my heart and mind. So, reading Henry's statement made so.much.sense to me. Just as I write poems and blogs so that I can explain to other who I am, Jesus is called The Word because God sent Him to dwell among us so that His character and His plan for the world might be revealed to us. Beautiful.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You that You came to dwell among us and that You are the living Word. I'm simply in awe that You are the Word sent to reveal The Father's heart. Thank You for loving us. Amen.
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