Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

In the Neighborhood
John 1:1-14
v14 - "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" 

It was the buzz of our neighborhood. A famous professional football player had moved in just two houses down from where we lived. We had seen him on television and read about his great skills on the field, but we never thought he would choose to reside in our neighborhood. Initially, our expectations were that we would welcome him into the neighborhood and we would all become great friends. But his life was obviously far too busy for any of us to get to know him personally.
Imagine this: Jesus—the Lord of the universe and Creator of all things—chose to dwell among us! He left heaven and came to this earth. As John says, “We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father” (John 1:14). Jesus chose to become intimately involved with all who will come to Him. And, even more significant, for those of us who have received His redeeming love, the Holy Spirit has now set up residence in our hearts to comfort, counsel, convict, lead, and teach us.
When you think of the Babe in the manger, remember how special it is that He not only moved into our “neighborhood,” but that He did it so He could bless us with the intimate privileges of His residence within us.
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I am amazed that you sent Your Son to dwell among us. Draw me closer into an intimate relationship with You, Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God came to dwell among us. Are we ready to dwell with Him?
Christian Education Forum, Diocese of NAE of the Mar Thoma Church

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