Day 359 - The Word Made Flesh – The Incarnation (1 John 1, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, 1 John 4) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• 1 John 1:1 - 4:6

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Incarnation

**Merry Christmas Eve!**Today, we celebrate the profound truth of Christmas—the Incarnation. The Word became flesh. God, in His infinite love, came to dwell among us as Jesus Christ. He is the fulfillment of every promise, every hope, and every longing.

John opens his first letter with these words: “We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life” (1 John 1:1).

This is no abstract truth or distant deity. The eternal Word became tangible, real, and close. The Incarnation—God taking on human form—is the ultimate act of love and rescue.

- God Became Flesh to Save UsJohn reminds us that God’s love for humanity isn’t theoretical; it’s personal. He sent Jesus to rescue us from sin. “If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness” (1 John 1:9).

- Walking in Light and LoveThe Incarnation changes how we live. God’s light dispels our darkness, and His love transforms our relationships. John urges us:

- Walk in the Light: “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all” (1 John 1:5).

- Love Sacrificially: “We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters” (1 John 3:16).

True faith is lived out by walking in obedience to God’s Word and loving others with the same sacrificial love that Christ showed us.

- The Incarnation Anchors Us in TruthIn a world full of competing voices, John warns believers to test every message: “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world” (1 John 4:4).The Incarnation—Jesus Christ as fully God and fully human—grounds us in truth. It reminds us that the Spirit of God lives within us, giving us discernment, confidence, and victory over the world’s deceptions.

As you gather with family, light candles, and sing carols tonight, take a moment to marvel at this truth: the eternal Word became flesh for you. He walked among us, lived without sin, and gave Himself to save us.

The Incarnation changes everything. It is not just a Christmas story; it’s the foundation of our hope, our joy, and our salvation.

A Christmas Eve Prayer

Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. On this holy night, we celebrate the Incarnation—Your love made flesh. Help us to live as Your children, walking in light, love, and truth. Fill our hearts with gratitude and joy as we reflect on the beauty of Christ’s birth. Amen.

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