THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST
TEXT: “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we have beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
What do you think are the most shocking words in all of Holy Scripture?
Is it the reality of Hell?
The unpardonable sin?
The creation of the world?
The flood?
The wonder and splendor of heaven?
John 1:14 has to rank somewhere in the Top Ten. It certainly would have for a first century Jew. Someone please explain to me, in simple childlike terms, how the great and glorious Creator God of this universe could become a man! It is sometimes referred to as the Miracle of all miracles. It is the “highest pitch of God’s wisdom, goodness, power and glory.” Who could have ever even thought of such a plan? Certainly not angels nor mere man!
Thomas Goodwin, another great old Puritan, said that when the Son became incarnate in human flesh that “Heaven and earth met and kissed one another, namely God and man.”
The Incarnation is a mystery. God is a mystery. Salvation is a mystery. When we look into God’s greatest wonder we immediately recognize that here is a mystery that cannot be explained; it can only be gratefully acknowledged and accepted by faith. God has revealed this mystery to all believers in the person of His Son. And this mystery has sustained the church for two thousand years and will continue to do so into eternity.
I Timothy 3:16 “Great is the mystery of godliness, that God was manifested in the flesh.” Christmas is coming soon so remember this wonderful truth!
Enjoy this song and make it your prayer today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaO5HUX5v4Q
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