The Word became flesh, and the fullness of grace and truth moved in among us.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”John 1:14 (KJV)
What does “Grace” mean in John 1:14?
The Greek word for dwelt is skenoo, which means to pitch a tent. John says the Word made His home among us, and he uses grace and truth to describe what He brought.
Going deeper
John begins his Gospel differently from Matthew and Luke. He does not start with a manger. He starts with the Word, who was with God and was God, and then he says the Word became flesh. This is the Christmas message in its most compact form. God took on a human life, lived among ordinary people, and let them see His glory. It is a staggering claim.
Grace and truth arrive together in Jesus. Grace without truth would be flattery, and truth without grace would crush us. In Him, both are complete. That is a good pattern for our own lives, especially with family this season. Speaking truth with grace is one of the hardest and best gifts we can offer. Ask for help to do it well this week. And remember that you can receive grace in the same way. You do not have to earn what He has already come to give.
Reflect
Where can you speak truth with grace this week, and who needs to hear it?
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for coming to live among us, full of grace and truth. Help me to speak and live in both. In Jesus' name, amen.
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