God's Word and Work

Scripture: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:1-5

Reflection: The Word was God and was made manifest to us in the person of Jesus Christ, as Son. He is the incarnate Word of God, eternally present in the company of the Father.

He was God and is God and he remained not only God but God who took human nature to be with us. He was God made man in our midst and eternally reigning.

He was equal with God and in the hierarchy, though he was equal, he submitted to the Father. The eternal Father, who is the creator of all things, chose to create all things through him and not to create anything without him.

From this relationship we draw meaning and wisdom for our human relationship of getting the family and community involved while exercising leadership. But, while do so, do not seek to sit in God’s place and without his wisdom and grace.

Prayer: Father, help me to recognize and cooperate with discernment in the work you are constantly accomplishing through the Church, the sacrament of universal salvation.

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