December 3 – The Word

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  Through him all things were made and without him was not anything made that was made.”  John 1: 1-2

The Word:  There is the written word – the Bible; the spoken word – truth proclaimed with our lips; and the Living Word – Jesus. 

In the US we often lament that December is such a busy time – shopping, parties, food preparation, special services, etc, etc.  Here in Zambia, life is lived at a slower pace.  We hardly ever have evening meetings or events.  There is no school in December.  Gifts aren’t really part of the experience of most Zambians, so you don’t have to worry about shopping.  Often times I wish that kind of life for my family and friends in the US. 

If we want to maintain the true reason for the season (Jesus), it seems to me that we need to all spend time with the written word, so that the Living Word can be spoken into our hearts.

Dear Jesus, We want you living in our hearts.  I pray for those who are so filled with busyness in life that there is no time for your written word to be read, or your Living Word to grow in their hearts.  Help us to spend time in your written Word this Advent season.  Amen, Come, Lord Jesus.