“He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.” (John 1:10 ESV).
John presents a profound irony in this verse. Jesus—the eternal Word, the divine Creator—entered the world He made, yet the world failed to recognize Him. The One who fashioned galaxies walked among His own creation in human form, but humanity did not see Him for who He truly was. This reveals a tragic spiritual blindness. It wasn’t that Jesus lacked clarity or presence; it was that the world, darkened by sin, lacked the spiritual sight to see Him. Despite creation bearing His fingerprints, and His own incarnation revealing God in flesh, people missed Him. This sets the tone for the rest of the Gospel: Jesus is the light shining in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it, nor comprehend it.
As believers, we must never forget how easy it is for people to miss Jesus. The world still fails to recognize Him, not because He is hidden, but because hearts are darkened and distracted. This should stir our hearts toward both humility and mission. We too were once blind until God opened our eyes to His grace. Now, we carry a calling: to make Jesus known. Let us live in such a way that His light shines through us. Let us speak of Him with clarity, love, and courage. There are still so many in this world, which He made, who do not know Him. We are sent to them, not to condemn but to introduce them to their Creator and Redeemer. Let us go to the nations, across the street or across the sea, proclaiming Christ who came into the world.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are humbled by the truth that You sent Your Son into the world You made, and yet the world did not know Him. Forgive us for the times we have ignored Your presence or taken Your grace for granted. Thank You for opening our eyes to see and know Jesus. We pray now for those who still walk in darkness. Use us to make Him known. Let our words and our lives bear witness to the truth that He is the Word made flesh. Strengthen us to go where You send us, so that all people might see and know their God and Savior. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.