In this text we see something about the pre-existence of Jesus Christ.
“The same was in the beginning with God.”
(John 1:2)
Explain
“The same” refers to “the Word”. You see in this text the elements of deity, trinity and pre-existence that was seen in the previous verse. Clearly, the person that knows Genesis 1:1, sees the connection.
1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Genesis 1:1-2
In Genesis 1:1-2, we see God pre-existing creation, causing creation, and as Trinitarian in the sense that there is God named in verse 2, and the “Spirit of God” named in verse 2. These are not two God’s, but 1. They are two persons named here but one God.
Also, in verse 3 we see the means by which God created.
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Genesis 1:3
“And God said…”. It is intersting that Genesis tells us that God created by saying.
Colossians says this about Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:14-17
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Again, we see the pre-existence of Christ. We see the creative, revealing power of Christ. We see Christ as active at Creation.
Application
If He was in the beginning of creation, and He was at the beginning of me, He knows everything about me, and still loves me. This Creating God has become a quickening Spirit for me both in my physical life and my Spiritual life! I should obey Him. I should submit to Him. His way is better.
Response
Praise be to God for His beginning work. Praise the Lord that He finishes what He started. God give me the endurance and power to obey what He said, and give me the boldness to proclaim Him to everyone!