Word = Power

 LECTIO:

John 1: 1, 14.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God; and the Word was God. ...

And the Word was made flesh...

STUDIUM:

Why doesn't the verse just say, "Jesus," instead of the "Word"?  Since Jesus is God, He was in the beginning.  Also, Jesus became flesh.  

The Word became flesh is personification.  The Word = Jesus.  But why choose the term, "Word," in "In the beginning..."  The Word = God, but it says "the Word was with God and the Word was God."  Yes, God is Trinity.  

Google tells me that Word = Logos, in Greek.  It is used 330 times in the New Testament.  Word is also used in the Old Testament as the ultimate wisdom, (Proverbs 8:23: Sirach 24:9).

But in this Lectio, John uses "Word," not as an abstract idea, but as a real person--a divine person.

MEDITATIO:

Both as an abstract concept and as a person, the Word = Power.  Power started everything.  God had Power and was Power.  And this Power became the person of Jesus.  

ORATIO:

You are the Word, O Lord.  The Word that created me and everything.  I am and would be nothing without You.  Lord, I am nothing.  Thankyou for loving me.

CONTEMPLATIO:

Why does God even bother with us humans?  We are such ingrates.  Lord, help me to always honor You.

RESOLUTIO:

I really must be more conscious of the omnipotence of God.