The Word Spoken

Hebrews 1:1-4New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

This passage from Hebrews is rich and ripe with theological images.  Here we can see a connection to the opening of the gospel of John: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being."

Literally, God "spoke" Jesus to us.  When we want to know what it is God has to say, it is Jesus.  

God created the worlds through Jesus.

God sustains all things through Jesus.

Jesus is the imprint of God's very being. (imprint, like words on a page...)

We live in a time where we have phrases like "talk is cheap" and when words are thrown around carelessly through social media.

Yet also in a time where people don't seem to have meaningful conversations.  Where words have become emoticons or anonymous jabs on website message boards.

Yet God gave us the most meaningful conversation there is through Jesus.

As we wait for the coming of Christmas, we wait for words that heal and love and bind together.

This Christmas, may we hear the Word of God spoken in love and may we spread that Word ever outward!  Amen

A Merry Christmas to all!  Taking a break off for Christmas and New Year's.  Will return on January 5th.