MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025

Author: CAC, Christian Education Department

MEMORISE: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1, KJV)

READ: John 1:1-5 (NKJV)

[1] 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 nothing was made that was made. [4] In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. [5] And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

I. THE WORD BEFORE ALL BEGINNINGS (ETERNAL PRE-EXISTENCE)

The opening phrase of the Gospel of John, “In the beginning,” immediately captures our attention, echoing the first words of Genesis. However, John’s “beginning” is far more profound. While Genesis refers to the beginning of time and physical creation, John refers to the eternal past, the commencement of all things where Christ already existed.

Life is full of beginnings: the beginning of a month, a year, a relationship, or a career. But let us consider one that predates all creation: “In the beginning was the Word.”

A. The Existence Before Time

When John says the Word was, he uses the Greek imperfect tense (ēn), indicating continuous, unending existence. It implies that at whatever point you define “the beginning,” the Word was already there. Christ existed then—before the stars were hung, before the mountains were formed, before time began to tick.

This offers profound comfort and security. While human friends provide sweet comfort, they are fleeting and uncertain. Relationships fracture, health fails, and mortality limits human support. In stark contrast, Christ remains the same from eternity to eternity (Hebrews 13:8). His pre-existence gives us a strong, enduring, and non-contingent confidence. We are not trusting in a historical figure who merely began but in an Eternal Being who transcends time.

B. The Identity of the Word (The Logos)

The title “The Word” (Logos in Greek) is rich with theological meaning. It represents the expression, the thought, the logic, and the divine mind of God made manifest.

Expression: Just as a human word expresses the speaker’s thoughts, the Logos is the perfect expression of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15).

Order: It speaks of the divine logic and order that sustains the cosmos. Christ is the intelligent rationale behind all existence.

Revelation: The Word is God’s full and final revelation to humanity (Hebrews 1:1-2).

Because Christ is the eternal Word, He is the fixed point in a constantly changing universe. This is the bedrock of our faith, giving us a foundational anchor for hope that cannot be shaken by earthly instability.

II. THE DUALITY OF THE WORD: DIVINITY AND PERSONHOOD

The next phrases in John 1:1 solidify two essential truths about the Word: His personhood and His divinity—the core elements that make Him a perfect Saviour.

A. The Word Was With God (Distinct Personhood)

“…and the Word was with God…” (John 1:1).

This statement clarifies that the Word is not merely an attribute or power of God, but a distinct Person. The Greek word for “with” (pros) suggests not just being near, but being in a state of communion and relationship with God the Father. This reveals the eternal fellowship within the Godhead, the Holy Trinity.

Communion: Before creation, the Word enjoyed perfect, face-to-face communion with the Father. He is the eternal Son.

Mediatorship: This relationship is critical because it establishes Christ’s role as the perfect Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). Because He was with God in the beginning, He perfectly knows the mind of the Father.

B. The Word Was God (Unequivocal Divinity)

“…and the Word was God.” (John 1:1).

This unequivocal statement affirms Christ’s divinity. He is not a god, nor is He like God; He is God. This statement is the ultimate security guarantee for the believer.

Sovereignty and Power: The Saviour, into whose hands we entrust our lives, is the eternal God. This means the power protecting us is infinite, the wisdom guiding us is flawless, and the love sustaining us is boundless. Earthly trusts are inherently insecure because all things human are mortal and finite, but those who commit their lives to Christ are safe forever in the hands of the Almighty.

Perfection of Sacrifice: Only because Christ is God could His sacrifice have infinite and eternal value, capable of atoning for the sins of the entire world (Colossians 2:9).

C. The Unity of the Godhead

“He was in the beginning with God.” (John 1:2).

Verse 2 reiterates and emphasizes the truth of verse 1, sealing the teaching: the Word’s relationship with God is eternal and continuous. The distinct Person of the Son shares the same divine essence as the Father, existing in perpetual unity. Our trust is in the united purpose and power of the Godhead.

III. THE WORD AS THE ARCHITECT AND SUSTAINER (CREATIVE POWER)

The divine identity of the Word immediately leads to His divine work in creation, establishing Him not only as the Source of life but also as the Sustainer of the cosmos.

“All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” (John 1:3).

A. The Agency of Creation

Christ is the Agent of Creation. Everything that exists—galaxies, oceans, trees, and humanity—was made through Him. He is the divine craftsman and architect (Colossians 1:16-17).

The phrase “without Him nothing was made that was made” is a double negative that acts as an absolute exclusion. There is no aspect of creation, no tiny cell or vast nebula, that exists outside of His creative power.

Authority: If He made everything, He has absolute authority over everything, including the storms you face, the illnesses you battle, and the circumstances surrounding your life.

Worry is a Challenge to His Authority: Worry and fear are often silent challenges to the reality of John 1:3. When we worry, we act as if the One who created the vast universe suddenly lacks the power to manage our single life.

B. The Source of All Life

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4).

The Word is the reservoir of all life—both biological (bios) and eternal (zoē).

Biological Life: He created the life principle in nature. He is the power that makes the heart beat and the plants grow.

Eternal Life: More profoundly, He is the source of the spiritual zoē life—the quality of life that God possesses. This life, received through faith, is what gives spiritual meaning and eternal existence to humanity.

The Light of Men: This life manifests as the light of men. Light represents truth, righteousness, knowledge, and salvation. Christ, the Word, is the illumination that reveals God’s truth and exposes the darkness of sin.

IV. THE WORD’S VICTORY OVER DARKNESS (THE CONFLICT)

The creative light of the Word immediately came into conflict with the pre-existing state of spiritual corruption.

“And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:5).

A. The Shining Light

The verb “shines” is in the present continuous tense in Greek, meaning the light is continually shining. Christ’s revelation has never ceased. The light of His truth, His moral clarity, and His saving grace are constantly penetrating the world.

B. The Darkness and Its Comprehension

The “darkness” represents the fallen, sinful state of humanity and the spiritual power of evil (Ephesians 6:12).

The phrase “the darkness did not comprehend it” (or “did not overcome it,” as some translations render katalambanō) speaks of two realities:

Failure to Understand: The natural, unregenerate mind, blinded by sin, fails to grasp the truth and identity of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:14). It struggles to contain or understand the divine logic of the Logos.
Failure to Conquer: More encouragingly, it means the darkness cannot overcome the light. No matter how deep the spiritual night, the light of Christ is superior and invincible. Sin, death, and the power of the devil cannot extinguish the life and light that resides in the Word.

This truth is a radiant springboard for our lives. It means that whatever darkness you are fighting—confusion, sin, despair, or affliction—the eternal, invincible light of Christ is actively shining and cannot be defeated by it.

V. THE COMFORT OF CHRIST’S HUMANITY (OUR BROTHERHOOD)

To fully appreciate the Word’s work, we must connect His divine pre-existence with His incarnation. This brings Him close to us, offering immense spiritual and emotional comfort.

A. The Nearness of the Incarnate God

Our trust is further solidified by Christ’s humanity. “He is our Brother, sharing in tender sympathies and warm affections” (Hebrews 4:15). The eternal Word became flesh (John 1:14), dwelling among us. He experienced human fatigue, hunger, joy, and sorrow.

Tender Sympathies: He is a High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses because He was tempted in every way, just as we are, yet without sin. He cried at the tomb of Lazarus. He felt compassion for the multitudes (Matthew 9:36).

Perfect Understanding: Studying the Gospel reveals His compassion, tears, and love. Knowing that these human qualities are backed by divine attributes—omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence—enhances our confidence in Him. His humanity makes Him accessible; His divinity makes Him effective.

B. The Guiding Truth

The glorious truth of the Word’s eternal divinity, creative power, and accessible humanity must guide us all the days of our lives. When we face new challenges at the beginning of a month or a season, we look not to ourselves but to the Word who was in the beginning.

Let this truth be the foundation of your confidence: the One who holds the past, present, and future in His hands is the same One who walks beside you today.

PRAYER POINTS

Thank God for bringing us into the New month, acknowledging that every new beginning is sustained by the eternal Word, Jesus Christ.
Lord, give us grace and strength to live anew for you. Since Christ makes all things new, grant us the strength to embrace our new life in Him every day, in submission to His perfect Will.
May this new beginning usher in the best of God’s goodness and prosperity for us, in Jesus’ name. We declare that the Word who made all things will orchestrate the best blessings for our lives this month.
Pray for a deeper revelation of the Logos, that the light of Christ would shine brighter in every area of darkness in our lives and in our communities, and that the darkness may never comprehend it.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY: CAC GHB: 14

C M

Through all the dangers of the nightThe Lord doth keep me safe,To see another morning dawnAnd to bow down the knee.
Oh Lord we pray keep us today,Beneath Thy mighty wings:Only the ones whom thou doth keepAre from all dangers free.
Let all our thoughts and all our deeds,Show we belong to Thee,So that our light may truly shineAnd beam to all the world.
O grant that we ne’er stray from Thee,Jesus, Saviour DivineUntil our eyes there shall beholdThy face for ever more.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:

1 Corinthians 9-11

Stay blessed and fruitful for the glory of God.