John 1:1

Can you imagine what it was like before the universe was created? It’s difficult for our finite human minds to even fathom. The Bible makes it clear that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit existed before the universe was formed (John 1:1; Genesis 1:2). 

God has always been. He is self-existent and eternal. There has never been a time when He didn’t exist. God references this amazing quality about Himself when He appeared to Moses in  blazing fire from the midst of a bush. God said to Moses in Exodus 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM;…“Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” The names “I AM WHO I AM” and “I AM” come from the word “Yahweh” or “YHWH” in Hebrew. “Yahweh” is used to describe God’s self-existing, self-sustaining, and eternal nature.

Not only is God the sustainer of His own life, but He is the creator and sustainer of all life. Nothing exists apart from Him. Colossians 1:16 tells us, “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.” Acts 17:28 also tells us that it is in Him that we live, move, and exist.

Not only did Yahweh give us physical life, but He also made a way for us to experience eternal life with Him through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. If you don’t already know and have a relationship with the self-existing creator and sustainer of all life, you can come to know Him today. 

YAHWEH, self-existing creator and sustainer of all life, we are in awe of You. We thank You that You not only gave us physical life, but You also made a way for us to have eternal life. We love You. 

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If you were asked what the most important word in the world is, how would you reply? Would it be love, hope, or peace? Do a search on the topic and you’ll find a variety of answers such as the most important word is a person’s name. Another answer you might find is “thank you,” which is only one word in French.

The Bible has an eternal perspective on this topic. John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Bible passages such as  Revelation 19:13 explain the most important Word is Jesus. “His name is called the Word of God.” Acts 4:10-12 warns us there is salvation in no other name except Jesus.

Now that you know the most important Word, why not start up a conversation with someone on the topic? It might lead to an opportunity for you to share Christ and tell them how they can be saved. If the person is already a Christian, but not closely following Christ, it gives you an opportunity to share with them how life and light are found in Jesus. Let’s not keep this Word to ourselves!

If you were asked what the most important word in the world is, how would you reply?  Would it be love, hope, peace?  Do a search on the topic and you’ll find a variety of answers such as the most important word is a person’s name.  Another answer you might find is “thank you,” which is only one word in French. The Bible has eternal perspective on this topic, however. John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Bible passages such as  Revelation 19:13 explain the most important Word is Jesus. “His name is called THE WORD of GOD.” Acts 4:10-12 warns us there is salvation in no other name except Jesus.  Now that you know the most important Word, why not start up a conversation with someone on the topic? It might lead to an opportunity for you to share Christ and tell them how they can be saved. If the person is already a Christian but not closely following Christ, it gives you an opportunity to share with them how life and light are found in Jesus. Let’s not keep this Word to ourselves!