him nothing came to be. Whatever has come to be, found life in him; life, which for
human beings, was also light, light that shines in darkness, light that darkness could not overcome.
A man came, sent by God; his name was John. He came to bear witness, as a witness to introduce
the Light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the Light, but a witness to introduce the
Light; for the Light was coming into the world, the true Light that enlightens everyone. He was in
the world, and through him the world was made, the very world that did not know him. He came to
his own, yet his own people did not receive him; but to all who received him, he empowers to
become children of God, for they believe in his name. These are born, but not by seed, or carnal
desire, nor by the will of man: they are born of God.
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we have seen his glory, the glory of the
only Son of the Father: fullness of truth and loving-kindness.
John bore witness to him openly, saying, “This is the one who comes after me, but he is already
ahead of me, for he was before me.” From his fullness we have all received, favor upon favor.
For God had given us the law through Moses, but Truth and Loving-kindness came through
Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but God-the-only-Son made him known: the one,
who is in and with the Father.
Reflect:
On this final day of the year, we recall the beginnings. For, every end is a new beginning, until
we reach the One who never ends. Spend some time today reviewing the year passing by.
The hopes and dreams with which it began. The challenges and concerns you feared. Did
they all come to pass? If things were better than you had dreamed, thank God for the
same. If they were worse, well, you have made it through, and hence, still thank God.
There is always a new beginning. We can always start afresh. Hold on to the finger of God
and prepare for a new beginning. And remember: In the beginning was the Word. The Word
was with God. In the end is the Word-Made-Flesh. And, in Him, we are with God. It’s just the
beginning.
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