The Christmas story has been told many times. And long may it be. Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago is read by untold millions of people every year. But the Christmas story is bigger than that. Much bigger. And so the Gospel of John starts further back–before time itself. It tells of the Word, God himself, creating all things, breathing life into the human race, and then in the fullness of time entering into the world he’d made in order to redeem it. Which is why I’m able to wish you a Merry Christmas forever!
John 1:1-18
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, and apart from him not one thing that has been made has come into being. For in Him was life, and that life was the light of all humankind. And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never overcome it.
There was a man named John who was sent by God to bear witness to the Light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the Light, but he came to bear witness to it.
The true Light that enlightens all people was coming into the world. And he was in the world, and yet, though the world was made through Him, it did not recognize him. Then he came to his own, and his own did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
And so the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. And we have seen His glory, as of a Father’s only begotten, full of grace and truth.
He was the one of whom John testified, shouting, “He who comes after me is above me because he was before me.”
And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. For no one has ever seen God. But God the only begotten, who is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.
And to you too! I think with each year the Christmas story just starts shining again and never gets old.
I feel the same way, Rasma.
Happy Holidays
Thank you, B.
Merry Christmas Mitch!
Thank you, Martha❣
Merry Christmas, my friend!
Thank you, Nikki!
You welcome 😊
Happy Vhristmas, loved reading this post.
Thank you, Ernie!
Merry Christmas to you ✨
Thank you, Luisa❣
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Christmas blessings, Mitch. May they fall on you and Trudy in abundance. ❤️🙏
Aw, bless you, Gail. 🧡
A happy Christmas to you!
Thank you, Lucy!
Merry Christmas
Thanks, L.G.
Merry Christmas
Thank you, Karen, and good to meet you.
Merry Christmas Mitch 🎉✨⭐️
Thank you, Sarika!
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne❣
You are very welcome. 🙂
Forever, Indeed!
happy christmas
Thank you, Beth❣
Merry Christmas Forever! Lovely!
Thank you, Caroll❣
Merry christmas ^^;
Thank you, Yolanda❣
Merry Christmas to you and Trudy 🎄✨️
Aw, thank you, Iba❣
Merry Christmas, Mitch!
What a miraculous truth! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you, Lisa❣
Thanks a lot, Mitch. Same to you and your family.
Likewise, my friend.
The light shines in the darkness. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Doval❣
Have a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year 🕊️
Thank you, and likewise, Julie❣
Mitch, Merry Christmas! John’s narrative about Jesus coming into the world is so profound and engaging.
It certainly is. And thank you, Christopher.
Merry Christmas, Mitch!
Thank you, Andrew!
You’re welcome.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! xoxo
Thank you, Sandy❣
Merry Christmas forever, Mitch and family. I don’t hear this passage enough, so thanks for giving the opportunity to read it today.
My privilege, Carla. John 1 is my favorite chapter of the Bible. Blessings.
Merry Christmas..
Thank you, Nguyễn. And a Merry Christmas to you.
Many thanks, Mitch. A peaceful and smiling end of the year to you.
Likewise, Gilles.
I pray that you will receive the joy and peace of the Christmas season and in the New Year.
Thank you, and likewise, Beverley!
Merry Christmas forever to you and your family, too. I love John and his prologue.
So nice pic 💯
Merry Christmas, Mitch! 🎄
You too, Ab!
very good
Thank you, Tom.
Good post, Mitch. I find it interesting that we have both been inspired to write very similarly lately. It seems the Lord wants to emphasize who Jesus was and is. I’m so grateful we can say Merry Christmas forever! Praying your coming year is a reflection of the blessing of the Lord working on your behalf.
Thank you, Cindy, and may all the same be true for you as well. 🧡
Merry Christmas Mitch!
Thank you, and you too, Gregory!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Wishing you lots of love, joy, and cozy moments this holiday season.
Aw, thank you, and likewise, Iman❣
Merry Christmas!
Likewise, Chanel❣
Hope you’d a lovely Christmas Day
Thank you, Marie, we did❣
Happy Holidays, Mitch.
Thank you, T❣
My pleasure.
When I was 12 years old, I was new to attending a church near my home, having joined a club ministry for kids just a few months prior. I remember it was two days before Christmas. The Gospel message was clearly communicated that night as the Bible teacher retold the Gospel story found in Luke 2. I sat with rapt attention as I heard and watched the Christmas story unfold one colorful little “flannelgraph” piece at a time. The teacher didn’t stop with the baby in the manger. Toward the end of the lesson she placed a flannel piece depicting the cross of Jesus and told her young listeners WHY Jesus came. It was that night when I understood why I needed a Savior. It was that night when I believed and put my faith and trust in Jesus as my Savior.
Thank you for the reminder, Mitch.
What a wonderful testimony, Cindie❣
how many verses in john 1
Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Sasha, it was. And Merry Christmas to you.