In the Beginning – Stepping in the Light

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1:1-5

As Jesus is introduced in the Gospel of John, His deity is clearly emphasized. He is referred to as “The Word” throughout John’s introduction, but it becomes clear that John could only be referring to the Lord Jesus in verse 14. Then in verse 17, John uses the name Jesus Christ explicitly demonstrating that he was introducing Jesus as God.

Who is this person that John is introducing to us? He was in the beginning. He existed from eternity past, long before He was born in Bethlehem. He was with God and He was God. This may sound confusing at first, but both parts of this statement are true because of the doctrine of the Trinity: one God in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This shows us that Jesus is God. As we read on, we see that He made everything. Jesus Christ is not only our Saviour; He is also our Creator. Understanding Who Jesus really is brings comfort, because we can begin to realize that He knows our needs, He has the ability to provide for us, and He loves us enough to do so. We need to be sure that we recognize Him for Who He is and that we give Him His rightful place on the throne of our hearts.

Morning: II Kings 7-9

Evening: John 1:1-28

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.