Word became flesh! (Pt.2)

(Part 2 of 2)

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth”-John 1:14

Bibles are wonderful tools, but they don’t have feet. They cannot go anywhere they are not taken. So when God decided to mobilize the gospel, He chose to sow His word into men’s hearts and minds:

“But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord, I will put my laws in their minds, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”-Hebrews 8:10

Let’s be honest, just as Jesus was the Word made flesh among us, we are to be the embodiment of His Word among our friends, family and neighbors. 

Should we not embody God’s sacrificial love?

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.”-John 15:12

Should we not embody His kindness?

“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”-Colossians 3:12

Should we not embody His compassion?

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”-2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Should we not embody His forgiveness?

“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”-Ephesians 4:32

The most effective way to mobilize the gospel is not to make sure it is printed in every language, but to see that it is imprinted on people’s hearts and minds. 

When the word becomes flesh in our neighborhoods and the people begin to experience the grace and truth of God, that is where the lost get found, the sick get healed, and dead get raised, and bound find freedom! It is where the people see the glory of God, not simply read about it. 

Scott Burr
Dayspring Community Church