Today’s Thought “Appeal to Accompaniment” G. Ward

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1

What will a best friend say about your life upon departure? Who may be best in doing so? Have you had a best friend; One who was/is so very superior to your character? John, the gospel writer, sought to pervade his best Friend unto any, including an inarguable appeal unto a predominant message of great philosophy that impressed an entire Empire. John knew that his best Friend’s embrace was enough to hold the entirety of mankind.

Those days found the Message too simplistic. John’s testimonial (i.e. the Word became flesh 1:14) contradicted their anticipation of kingliness vs. HIS actuality as a regular Person (cf. Isa.53:1-3). These days proclaim HIM as Lord without insisting on the intimacy John preferred. Vain philosophies in our modernity seem to be winning, but I prefer to tell you about my Friend who will stick closer to you than a brother (cf. Ac.4:12).

Happy Wednesday!