January 05, 2026 | Be Connected
Jesus, the Eternal Word of God
Scripture: John 1:1-3(NIV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
Devotional
As a father of a teenage son navigating the storms of puberty, shifting moods, and the search for his own identity, I often struggle to know what to do. There are moments when his distance and frustration make me question if I’m failing as a parent, moments when I even consider sending him away to boarding school.
But as I read this chapter, God reminded me of a more profound truth: I need to trust in Jesus, the One who created me, saved me and sustains me every day. The same God who gave me the gift of fatherhood will also equip me to be the father my son needs. My success in raising him doesn’t come from my strength, wisdom or control; it comes through Christ and His blessings.
John wrote his Gospel to believers everywhere, both Jews and Gentiles. As one of Jesus’ closest disciples, he wrote with the credibility of an eyewitness. Unlike Luke, which provides a biographical account of Jesus’ life, John’s Gospel presents a thematic narrative to reveal who Jesus truly is: fully human, fully God and the eternal source of life. Many of John’s readers came from Greek backgrounds, where mythological gods dominated culture. John boldly declared that Jesus is not merely another divine figure. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, the eternal Word who became flesh, infinitely superior to all false gods.
Sometimes we may feel our lives are too complex, our problems too deep, or our pain too personal for God to understand. But the same God who created the universe is alive today and knows us intimately. Nothing is too complicated for Him. The God who formed the stars also formed you, and His love is greater than any problem you may face.
When God created, He made something out of nothing. You exist because of His creative power and divine purpose. You are valuable and unique because of God; apart from Him, you are nothing. Living without Him means missing the very purpose for which you were created.
Call to Action: Trust in Jesus as your Creator, Savior, and Sustainer. Believe in Him, walk with Him wholeheartedly, and let His light shine through you so others may know the truth of His love.
