Incarnation. What a stunning word.
The infinite, eternal Jesus humbled Himself in the deepest possible way: He cloaked Himself in human flesh.
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14This is a glorious picture. Jesus "tabernacled" or "dwelt" among us sinful human beings. Jesus willingly endured shameful treatment, wrong accusations, hateful words, rejection, and ultimately, the Father's wrath. He fully entered our brokenness and sinful state to provide redemption.
When I ponder the incredible humility of Jesus, I’m humbled because I don’t always like stepping into others’ lives, bringing loving truth or gentle correction. It’s hard. Bearing burdens, facing hurts, and experiencing rejection is not easy. There are times my flesh wants to run from that.
Yet when I look to Jesus, I wonder that the perfect, all-knowing God would step into my brokenness, foreseeing what He would endure. He had infinitely more reasons to refuse to enter the darkness our sin had brought. Jesus also didn’t receive the approval, the recognition, and the affirmation that often motivate our actions to help others. He didn't demand the love and reverence He deserved. He was worthy of the worship of all, and He didn’t receive it from His own people. In fact, it was the opposite (Jn. 1:11).
But Jesus came. Because of that, we who are believers in Christ have been forgiven and adopted. This is the hope and joy of the incarnation!
"In our longing, in our darkness
Now the light of life has come!
Look to Christ, who condescended
Took on flesh to ransom us."
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
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