“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  St John 1:1  In other words, in the beginning was Jesus and Jesus was with God, and Jesus was God.  Why is he called the Word?  All creation came via Jesus, the Word (John 1:3) God sent his Word and healed and rescued (Ps. 107:20).

Let’s look at how “word” is used in everyday language. 1. “Word” carries final authority and power as in, “When the boss says this is my final word,” we know not to question it.

2. “Word” can mean up to date, the latest thing as in, What is the latest word in fashion design?

3.”Word” can mean message as in, Have you received word of the gospel?

4.  “Word” can mean rock-solid standard of truth as in, That is what the word says.  Not only was Jesus the creator from the beginning, He is also, the Truth, the message, the healer, the rescuer, the final authority, and the latest thing even for today.  For that I am Thankful!

And note that in Rev. 19:13, when He defeats the beast, he is the mighty Victor and His Name is still “the Word of God.”

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