In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2)
In the opening verses of his Gospel, John transported us back to the very beginning of creation. He explained who was there putting everything together. He wrote, “the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Word that is being referred to in John’s first verse is Jesus Christ. John explained that in eternity past, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit existed together in perfect unity and harmony. They were and always will be one in name, aim, purpose, thought, direction, and movement.
There are many ministries and pastors who deny the existence of the Trinity, which is a dangerous theological road to take. The Bible is clear about God’s existence as Three in One. The Trinity is clearly outlined from Genesis to Revelation.
God’s unity is a great example to the church. We are called to be a unified body, as the Trinity is. Individual Christians have different functions, but we are all still a part of the same body, going the same direction and fulfilling the same purpose.
We can honor one another and have fellowship with one another, as God does.
As we worship God, we should seek after the Father’s heart and understand His deep love and compassion for us. We are called to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we go through life’s challenges, trusting in His wisdom to guide us into all truth. And we know we must fix our eyes on Jesus, the Word made flesh by whom all things were made.We may not fully comprehend and understand the Trinity in its fullness, but trusting God while we have awe about His nature is a part of living the life of faith.
Practical Application
As you read the Bible, consider the revelation of the Trinity that is found throughout Scripture. When you hear Jesus talking to the Father or referring to the Holy Spirit, marvel at the relationship They have today and remind yourself of the unity we are called to have in the body of Christ.