John 1:1-13
Let there be light! This is the introduction to the story of God and the world. But John helps us see things even more clearly. The light that God made was not simply physical light, but spiritual light. The light was spiritual life. We are made not only to see the world around us, but to know God.
The image of creation in Genesis feels cosmic. John makes it personal and relational. God made the world through the power of his Son. Creation is not simply a collection of rocks, gases and water. It is the forum of our relationship with God. We are not made simply to be creatures. We are made to be children.
It is not right that we would simply keep a respectful difference from God and be thankful for creation. We are made for a relationship with God, and we are called to draw close to God, as children to a father. God is still creating. God is now creating a new community of people who can draw near to God in love and truth.
Prayer: Lord and Father, thank you for the intimacy you have invited us into. Thank you that you desire us to be more than creatures – but to become children. Open our eyes so that we can see the light of life, the spiritual light that teaches us who we are.
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