John 1:3, New International Version

“Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.”

The opening verses of John’s Gospel stand among the most profound words ever written: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” With those words, John reaches back beyond creation, beyond time itself, to reveal the eternal nature of Jesus Christ. Before there was light, matter, or life—He was. John calls Him “the Word” (Greek Logos), meaning the divine expression or communication of God Himself. Jesus didn’t just come to tell us about God—He came as God made known in human form. Every word, every miracle, every act of compassion was a revelation of the heart and nature of the Father.

John goes on to say that “He was with God in the beginning.” This points to both unity and distinction within the Godhead. The Word was not a created being or an afterthought in the plan of redemption—He was eternally with God, existing in perfect relationship as Father, Son, and Spirit. This truth anchors our faith: the Jesus we follow is not a teacher elevated by history but the eternal Son of God, coequal and coexistent with the Father from the very beginning.

Then John declares, “Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.” The Word was not only present at creation—He was the power of creation. Everything that exists owes its existence to Him. From the galaxies that fill the universe to the smallest details of life, all things were made by Him and for Him. That means your life, too, has divine purpose. You are not an accident—you are part of the creation spoken into existence by the Word who still sustains all things by His power.

John continues, “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” Jesus is not just the giver of life—He is life itself. Every breath we take, every heartbeat, every moment of joy or beauty traces back to Him. But even more, He is the light that pierces the darkness of the human soul. In a world filled with confusion, fear, and sin, His light brings clarity, hope, and redemption. The darkness can resist, but it cannot overcome Him. The light of Christ always prevails.

These verses remind us that the gospel is not just about what Jesus did—it’s about who He is. He is eternal, divine, Creator, and Sustainer. He is life and light. When we understand that, everything else falls into place. We don’t follow a religion built on rules; we follow the living Word who spoke the universe into being and then stepped into it to save us.

So, when life feels uncertain, or when darkness seems to press in, remember this: the same Word who created the world is the One who holds you. His light still shines, His life still gives hope, and His Word still stands eternally.

(All scripture quotations in this article are from the New International Version)