‘Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world.’ Hebrews 1:1-2
He is the God who speaks, who has always been speaking. With His Word He spoke the world into being, and by its power the universe is upheld (Gen 1:3, Heb 1:3). Jesus is the Word made flesh (Jn 1:14).
He tore the veil of time.
He tore the temple veil.
He does not dwell behind temple veils,
or in houses made by human hands,
because His dwelling place is with man.
He is Emmanuel, God with us.
(Matt 27:51, Acts 17:24-25, Rev 21:3, Is 7:14)
God with us is the Word who took on flesh and blood, and His blood speaks a better word (Heb 12:24). This Word is good news to the poor, binding to the brokenhearted, and liberty to the captives (Is 61:1).
Lord, You are the Word made flesh, given to us in love, absolutely true. You have come, You are coming again, and we wait for You. In Jesus name, amen.
Merry Christmas,
AB