THE “I AM” JESUS HAS COME

John 1:1-14

Today, I feel the need to be in the presence of Jesus. I yearn to hear his voice and to hear his words for me. I am Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus, letting the preparations of the day be set aside.

When I do this, I often turn to the Gospel of John. To me he is the theologian, the philosopher, the one who shows the divine character of Jesus. Sometimes that is the Jesus I need.

John begins his Gospel with the words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This reminds me that Jesus is not just a spur of the moment creation of God, but that Jesus has been with God from day one!

Then in verse 14, John writes: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us full of grace and truth.” The Jesus of John’s Gospel continues to show us his divine side.

Remember how God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and identifies himself as “I AM”? Now Jesus shows his oneness with God using those same words. Jesus declares,
     “I AM the bread of life.” (chapter 6)
     “I AM the light of the world.” (chapter 8)
     “I AM the gate of the sheepfold.” (chapter 10)
     “I AM the good shepherd.” (chapter 10)
     “I AM the resurrection and the life.” (chapter 11)
      “I AM the way and the truth and the life.” (chapter 14)
      “I AM the true vine.” (chapter 15)

This is another way to consider who Jesus is and what he is all about for me and our world. So, I sit at the feet of Jesus, read his Words, and let them wrap themselves around my heart and soul. Now I rest for a moment in the knowledge of who Jesus is. And I am awed!

A blessed Christmas to you. “I AM” has come. Amen.

Tyger Penson