ADVENT JOURNEY 2025 (Exploring the Character Traits of the Messiah) -- EPISODE 11

Truth took on a body. Grace put on a face. The Word became flesh.

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The Messiah: The Word Made Flesh

Scripture: John 1:14 (NASB)

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…”

Today we linger over one of the most breathtaking mysteries in all of Scripture: the Word became flesh. The eternal God—the One who spoke galaxies into being, who existed before time began—chose to step into our world in the person of Jesus. Advent reminds us that God did not send a message from afar; He came Himself.

John wants us to know that Jesus is not just another teacher, prophet, or spiritual guide. He is God’s final and fullest revelation—the living Word. Everything God wants us to know about His heart, His character, His ways, and His love is perfectly expressed in Jesus.

He is truth wrapped in humanity.

He is grace walking among us.

He is God—close enough to touch.

Jesus did not stay distant from our struggles. He entered our world, not as a king surrounded by comfort, but in vulnerability and humility. He walked dusty roads. He lived in real community. He felt hunger, grief, exhaustion, and joy. He knows our pain because He lived our life.

And because He became flesh:

• Every word He speaks is trustworthy—He has lived the human experience and speaks with compassion and authority.
• Every promise He gives is certain—He is faithful, unchanging, and true.
• Every command He offers is life-giving—meant not to burden us, but to lead us into freedom and fullness.

The Word made flesh shows us that God is not far off. He is near. He is with us. And He understands us completely.