08/06/2026
John 1:1–5 — Jesus Glorious
Today as I read John 1:1–5, I can’t help but be amazed at how awesome Jesus is—how glorious He is. The word glorious means full of glory: magnificent, beautiful, admirable, and wonderfully enjoyable.
In these verses we see that Jesus is God, and that He has always existed: “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God.” (John 1:1). It does not say, “In the beginning He was created,” but in the beginning He was. He already existed. He is the cause and the start of the beginning because He already was—and He already was because He is God.
This makes Him the most glorious, the most worthy, the most sought‑after One in the universe—worthy to be prized above all and enjoyed. The truth is, we had no way of getting to Him or seeing Him unless He came to us, and that is exactly what He did.
Jesus Himself not only created the universe and gave life to everything—including you and me—He also came to us. He didn’t leave us searching for Him or trying to figure out who He is. He came to us in full light and glory, showing us exactly who He is. This is truly glorious. It is truly amazing.
Do we treasure that? Do we want Him? Will we go to the Light who is our life, or will we reject Him and choose to live in darkness? It seems like daily I have a choice: to live my own way, stumbling around as if I’m walking in darkness, or to turn to Jesus—living a life of faith in Him through His Word—so I can see clearly and focus on what truly matters: a relationship with Him, the eternal One.
I Challenge You
Today, take time to read John 1:1–5. Take time to see how glorious, beautiful, amazing, and wonderful He is. And remember: He made us because He is life Himself and always was. He made you specifically—thank Him for that.
Also take time to reflect on how He has shown us in His Word that He is the One worth living for. We live by Him through faith in His Word and what He has said. Where have you not been living a life of faith in the eternal Word of God, who created all things and came to be with you?
Pray Something Like This
God, thank You for being the self‑existing One. I don’t fully understand the Trinity—You existing as the Father, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus, yet being one God at the same time. But I choose to enjoy Your glory by living a life of faith in who You are.
Help me not to make my own plans my own way, but help me seek You and talk with You, the One who is life and light. Give me clear direction for how to live the rest of this day and this week. Thank You for coming to me. Thank You for showing me how to live and enabling me to have a life of faith in You.
In Jesus’ glorious name, amen.
