Scripture speaks of the word of God, meaning the things God has said.

But scripture also uses the phrase the word of God as a name,

specifically as a name for Jesus Christ.

Just listen to the way John's Gospel begins.

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things

were made through him and without him was not anything made that was made.

And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only son from the father full of grace and truth.

Who is the word here?

It's Jesus Christ.

Apparently God's word is not just an it, it's also a he. Now why is Jesus described in this way?

Well, you and I reveal ourselves through our words.

Although technically it might be possible for me to be the presenter of this program without

actually using words, come to think of it you might actually

prefer it, what you can know about me apart from my words is limited, especially given that you can't

see me. Words disclose our thoughts, our

intentions, our character. You and I are like this because the one who created us is like this. He too reveals himself with

words, but most of all he reveals himself with the word, Jesus Christ.

The writer of Hebrews puts it this way.

Long ago, at many times and in many ways,

God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his son,

whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact

imprint of his nature and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.

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