John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the one who is called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God. From the very beginning the Word was with God. And with this Word, God created all things. Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone. The light keeps shining in the dark, and darkness has never put it out.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
In the movie “Gasland,” a farmer in Wyoming took the movie producer into the mountains and showed him ancient drawings that still line a rock wall. The two men talked about how old this area of our country is… how thousands of years ago, water carved out the Tetons and created the rock formations that stand tall on this land today. In the same manner, we look at the Grand Canyon, and we can’t even wrap our brains around how old it is… how long it has been there.
Sometimes my husband and I watch travel shows on television about interesting, beautiful places in Europe. Many of the buildings and ruins are centuries old… and some were created almost a thousand years ago. It boggles the mind to think about how – and when – these magnificent structures were created. I can’t fathom a time when the area where rivers now flow was actually the mountainous “inverse”. I look at an old bridge that was built early in the last century – or a cool older home built around 1920, and I am amazed at the workmanship… knowing the technology and machinery we have today did not exist at that time. But then I look at an ancient monastery in the Himalayas, I can’t even comprehend how the workmen traveled to that location… much less how they carried the materials and tools necessary to create such a magnificent structure.
Then I read in the book of John about how Jesus was with God before Creation… how He has always been with God… how he IS God… a part of the “Three-in-One” – God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit… and I can barely wrap my brain around this, either. John bases this statement on a dream he describes in Revelation 19:13 and 16, where he says “The rider wore a robe that was covered with blood, and he was known as ‘The Word of God.’ On the part of the robe that covered his thigh was written, ‘KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.’”
We’ve studied the creation story in Genesis since we were very young – maybe even toddlers! We all know much of it by heart… “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” But if you are like me, you don’t stop to consider the magnitude of that this means… and most surely you haven’t thought about Jesus being present! What does say to us today? Why am I telling you this?
I believe that we need to be more aware of the continual presence of God in our lives – in all three forms. I believe there is great encouragement and hope in the knowledge that Jesus has been with us since before Creation… He sent His Holy Spirit to be with us now… and He will be waiting for us in heaven! Every one of us is going to encounter times in our lives when we have a real “gut-check.” We are going to experience challenges and times of great need… and every step of the way, Jesus will be with us. It is incredible to me to think that long before a single person was created, Jesus was there… and He will be with us in Eternity. He truly does number our steps… and know what is planned for us!
Doesn’t this make you feel better? Doesn’t it give you comfort and courage to know that the KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS has always been with us… and always will be? Are you starting to “get it” that we can always call on Him… that He truly cares for our every need? His life gave us light, and Darkness (Satan) has never put Him out… and never will. Buildings will crumble and fall away… mountains can be blasted to rubble by heavy machinery… but Jesus Christ stands forever! Now that’s Good News worth celebrating! And have a glorious day with the LORD!
©2011 Debbie Robus
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