In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God. In Him was life and the life was the light of men.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it, the Crossmap website reports today (Dec. 11, 2025).
We tend to throw the word around at Christmas without really understanding it.There is too much noise going on with Santa Claus and the Grinch getting all the name recognition. You don't even hear the word unless you are blessed to hear bits of "The Messiah" oratorio by George F. Handel.
Yet we ought to speak the same "Messiah in hushed tone. It's a holy and precious term. In Hebrew it's derived from the word mashiyach, which means "anointed" or "consecrated," a description usually reserved for kings or priests.
For those living in ancient Israel, the promise of the Messiah -- the kingly Son of God -- transcended the centuries. He would be the Anointed One. Our Righteousness. The Christ. According to the prophecies of the past, the Lord of the heavens Himself would come to deliver the people out of darkness and into glorious light.
Let,s open our eyes and hearts this season to see the words, the awe, and the excitement in that first Christmas, when Jesus came in astounding brilliance and majesty as our pomised Messiah. Let's worship Him in humility, giving honor and praise to the King of the ages. Let's speak His name with reverence.
Gracious Lord Jesus, make me reverent in Your salvation and love. Thank you for coming as my Messiah, the Anointed One who has brought me hope of living in eternity with You someday -- when Your holy name will be shouted in praise by all Your loved ones! Amen!
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