The Eternal Word – mysteries God has revealed
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made…” “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” (John 1:1-3, Matthew 24:35)
Our Annual Christmas Productions etch a telling memory on the minds of those who gather at Kakumba Chapel, Kyambogo. A spectacular display of talent and passion at one time relived the inquest of the three royal wise men into the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem; and more recently the fascinating Twist in the lives of old Zechariah and young Mary – that ushered in the blessed baby Jesus! Many witnesses testified baby Jesus was the Great King – whose story was also told by cosmic bodies – and they worshipped him with most expensive gifts.
John’s Gospel introduces Jesus Christ as the Word who was in the beginning with God, and this augments the value we must place on the Word of God. Numerous prophecies were fulfilled in the incarnation, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In darkest times the Word of God was light and hope to the suffering and waiting people of God. The same Word remains fresh and powerful in reviving souls today and tomorrow. Jesus Christ himself assured us that His Word will never pass away! It is worth giving special attention and celebrating.
This Christmas season continues Advent’s themes to help believers focus on the prophecies and promises of God that would eventually be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Isaiah stands tall among the prophets and in his long book that was placed first among the Major Prophets in the Bible; Matthew and other New Testament writers quote a great number of significant prophecies that were fulfilled. Do you hear the ‘voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God… the word of our God endures forever”’ (Isaiah 40:3,8). This might have been fulfilled in John the Baptist’s cry, but the voice rings out even today. Are you ready to receive your King? The fulfilled prophecies help us to see the faithfulness of God’s Word not only in Isaiah but also in the entire Bible.
The Holy Scriptures bring us a story from Genesis to Revelation – a story of God’s plan to save humankind, a story of good news. In every generation there have been stewards of these mysteries in form of Church leaders, Bible expositors, apologetics, and many ‘smaller’ leaders of Bible studies and those who go back to check the Scriptures to find out if what they heard was right. We all have a duty to love and treasure God’s Word, as well as be responsible stewards of the same. Our greatest thanksgiving for the saving revelation in God’s Word is the giving of our lives wholly to his service, and receiving the Living Word of God, the Word Incarnate, Jesus Christ.
God bless you all. Happy New Year!