Read John 1:1-14.
The word becoming flesh, the Divine enfleshed in humanity, is so often a reflection of the divinity of Jesus, an affirmation of his supernatural status among the rest of us. But what could stop a God of radical love from continuing that work in us? Jesus’ birth invites us to continue to see and to be the word made flesh. Every hungry person fed: the divine enfleshed among us. Every stranger welcomed: the divine enfleshed among us. Every prisoner set free: the divine enfleshed among us. Every person loved without exception: the divine enfleshed among us.
Pray
God of hope, peace, love and joy, as we celebrate Jesus’ entrance into our world, open us to all of the ways that you make these things real and tangible in our lives. Help us to receive your invitation to the radical work of your love in the world. Amen.
Art: Jeff McAllister, Student
Words: Rev. Jen Hibben, Director
The Vine @ Collegiate Presbyterian Church (Ames, IA)
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget that Words for Waiting continues through the Christmas season! Daily posts will continue here through Epiphany on January 6.
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