Verse of the Day

Today's Verse

In the beginning was the word.

John 1:1 NIV

Devotion

The Word. The Greek word “Logos” means more than “the expression of a thought” but implies intelligence in that there is no thought without a thinker. God’s Word, Logos, is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In John 1:14 the reader is told that the Word (logos) became flesh and dwelt among us. The Word is Jesus Christ and became the literal manifestation of God’s Word (Logos). “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe” (Hebrews 1:1-2).

Today we hear so much progressive theology, winds of doctrine blowing through the Church, false teaching for the itchy ears, and vain babblings amongst God’s people. John’s message is telling us that it is the Word that matters most. The Word, Jesus Christ, is our rock and anchor of faith. It is the thing we must never leave behind; “Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son” (2 John 9). “And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll” (Revelation 22:19).

The only hope, the only path from darkness to light is the Logos, the Word of God, Jesus Christ. This is the solution for everything that is not of God. The Word is the discerner of good and evil, truth and lies, and the provider of peace, safety, and wisdom to navigate the increasingly dark and dangerous ways of the world.

Beloved of Christ, we have the truth; the anchor keeping us in place in the midst of any storm. We have the wisdom to apply to all things and the ability in truth to judge and test all things by God’s Word (1 John 4:1). Remember Him, remember the Word, the Logos, and apply it to your life always and you will be blessed.

By David Massie, Bible League International staff, California U.S.