Fully God – Fully Man | Advent Day 20
Daily Scripture Reading: John 1:14-18
As the weeks of Advent progress, let us step to one side for a moment and reflect on one of the most profound truths of Scripture: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). Imagine! The Creator of the universe, that eternal Word, stepped down into our world, our mess, and dwelt among us. Not as some distant deity but as Emmanuel, God with us.
Now, consider this. Jesus, fully God and fully man, walked the dusty streets; he hungered, he grew tired, he laughed with friends, he wept at a tomb, and he embraced the outcast. He brought heaven to earth—not as a theory but in the tangibility of his person. He revealed to us what God is like, and our lives were forever changed by that revelation.
Now, John 1:14-18 provides more explanation concerning this mystery. Jesus, the Word, as referred to by John, is full of grace and truth. Grace that welcomes sinners and truth that rebukes their sin. Grace that heals the broken and truth that frees enslaved people. In Jesus, we see the perfect mixing of both. He never sold out truth for grace or withheld grace in the name of truth. He showed the perfection of both.
Verse 16 says, “From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” Jesus pours out abundant, overflowing grace onto us. It is grace that forgives our sins, enables us to stand under trials, and empowers us to live for Him. It never stops because it is from the infinite fullness of Jesus.
Then there is verse 18, which tells us that Jesus reveals the Father to us, and if we want an insight into God’s heart and character and purposes, then we look to Jesus. Jesus is God—God showing His love to reach out to humankind, God showing His justice in dealing with man’s sin, God showing His mercy in providing a way for man to be reconciled to Him.
May these truths this Advent season deepen our awe and wonder in the face of the miracle of the Incarnation. The Word became flesh to bring grace and truth into our lives, to manifest the Father to us, and to offer us a relationship with Him. What an amazing gift!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible gif of Your Son, Jesus. As we reflect on the mystery of the Word became flesh, fill our hearts with awe and wonder. Help us to see Your grace and truth in every moment and to embrace the fullness of life that Jesus offers. May this Advent season draw us closer to You, deepening our relationship with You and reminding us of Your endless love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.