John 1:14-18

“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” vs. 14

John acknowledges that it’s impossible to see God. We can look at a thousand sunrises and marvel at the wonder of creation, but when it comes down to it, the sheer transcendence of God is too much for our puny minds. The best we can do is catch a glimpse or two of the Divine but at that moment we really don’t know what we’re seeing. That’s why worship is so important–it’s in the act of falling on our knees that we acknowledge the wonder and the glory of what we cannot comprehend. But John also believed to his core that in Jesus we can know enough of the unknowable God to satisfy the desires of our souls. He told his readers that the Word became flesh, the Light and Life of the world became incarnate, and in him we get more than a glimpse of God. In Jesus we see the glory of God, an intimate look that reveals God’s grace and truth. We may not be able to come up with some irrefutable proof or definition of God, but we can know that God loves us, and that is plenty enough for anyone. Love is God’s nature, and when in despair we surrender our fears and addictions to God, we fall back into our Mother’s arms.

Thought for the Day: What’s the best description of God’s love for me?