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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — John 1:1 BSB

The Word Before Time

Faith begins with a revelation of the Word’s eternal nature. Before creation, before light pierced darkness, before time itself existed, the Word was. This means the Word is not subject to change, decay, or fluctuation. It stands outside the limitations of human experience. “In the beginning was the Word,” reveals that the Word preexists every circumstance you will ever face. Faith becomes anchored when the believer understands that the Word they stand on predates the problem confronting them and has provided the answer to it.

The Word in Perfect Fellowship

“The Word was with God” speaks of a face‑to‑face relationship—distinct, intimate, and eternal. This reveals that the Word is not merely information; it is a Person. The Word flows from the heart of God, expressing His nature, His will, and His character. When you read the Word, you are encountering the very fellowship that existed within the Godhead before the world began. This elevates Scripture beyond text—it becomes a communion, a revelation, and a divine conversation.

The Word as Fully Divine

“The Word was God.” This is not poetic language; it is doctrinal truth. The Word is not a created being, not a secondary expression, not a symbolic representation. The Word is God—fully divine, fully authoritative, fully powerful. This means the integrity of the Word is the integrity of God Himself. To trust the Word is to trust God. To honor the Word is to honor God. To believe the Word is to believe God. Faith becomes unshakable when the believer sees no separation between God and His Word.

The Word as Creative Power

“All things were made through Him.” The Word is not passive; it is creative force. Every atom, every law of physics, every dimension of existence was formed by the spoken Word of God. The same Word that created the universe is the Word that speaks healing, provision, direction, and restoration into your life. When the Word is spoken, it carries the same creative energy that brought the cosmos into being. Faith becomes strong when the believer recognizes that the Word they confess is the same Word that created everything.

The Word as the Foundation of Faith

Faith does not begin with emotion, need, or desire. Faith begins with the Word. When the believer understands the eternal, divine, creative nature of the Word, faith becomes anchored in something unshakable. The God‑kind of faith is not built on circumstances—it is built on the eternal Word that cannot fail, cannot change, and cannot be broken. This is where true faith begins: with the revelation that the Word is eternal, divine, and absolutely dependable.

Confession

I declare that the Word of God is eternal, unchanging, and fully divine. I anchor my faith in the eternal Word, and I receive creative power of the Word into every area of my life. The Word is my foundation, my confidence, and my strength. Today, I stand on the unshakable Truth of God’s Word, in Jesus’ Name.

Next Steps

Reflect: Do you approach the Word as divine and eternal, or as information?

Act: Read John 1:1–3 slowly today and meditate on the eternal nature of the Word.

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