The Word

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NIV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1 NIV)In the beginning was not "the stuff" or "the family drama" or "the feasts." in the beginning was "The Word."

I like it when Christmas is on a Sunday. Because then the day after is a holiday and most of us don't have to rush off to work. At my house, the day after Christmas is not filled with expectations and rushing around. It's a day to relax and unwind from the last few hectic weeks and enjoy our new gifts and one another.

It gives us one more chance to reflect on why we have been so busy. It gives us another opportunity to get back to the very basics of the season.

As I sit here writing this devotion, I see our Jesus stocking hanging on the mantle. Today we will decide how to donate the money we collected in it. What a great celebration of The Word. How will you remember that "In the beginning was the Word" today?

Lord Jesus,
You are the Word that has been since the beginning. You ARE the beginning. Let us celebrate that today. Amen.

Joys: having a little girl in the house for Christmas; thoughtful gifts; family here for breakfast this morning