Verbum Caro Factum Est

Funny how much time it takes to do a myriad of little tasks. And because the jobs are small, the time you spend accomplishing them do not bring the satisfaction that larger accomplishments bring. Yet, such small actions can actually contain very important acts…especially when the task done is done so in response to a personal request, a promise given, a word spoken. To keep one’s WORD is to accomplish much. Honoring one’s word means that you are true and honest, that when you say something, you mean it. It is in stark contrast to the many words batted around, some with promises, some offered sincerely, but often so forgotten one doesn’t even hear an "I'm sorry I forgot!”

In an age when words tend to be cheap, (with innumerable media forms and devices constantly streaming them to us), authenticity can be blurred. Words becomes obliterated by the rush of this fast paced world. Yet, words are a reflection of your character. It shows people the depth of your spirituality, tells them you are trustworthy, shows them your respect them enough to mean what you say. In effect, words easily spoken but not kept signal our lack of depth. As we live superficially, so do we communicate. We live in a culture where your worth is identical to what you do. If who you are changes to meet expectations, then you are little more than a puppet.

Striking that the Word made Flesh is all about the word, I AM. Striking too that in that Word, we find light and truth.