One morning, I woke up with a verse playing on repeat in my mind:
“So the Word [Jesus] became human and made His home among us…”
As I reflected on this verse, I found myself asking, “Why?” Why would Jesus, the King of Kings, leave His throne in heaven—a place of perfect honor and glory—to live among us as a mere human?
The answer was in the very next part of the passage:
“…God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One [Jesus], who is Himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.” – John 1:17b-18
Jesus came to reveal God to us. And since God is love, Jesus came to show us His true nature: unfailing love, kindness, gentleness, goodness, and delight. He didn’t come to enforce legalism or bring condemnation, but to save us and to help us know God’s perfect love. Jesus offers us a relationship with the Creator of the universe—an abundant, joy-filled life now and for eternity.
Who wouldn’t want that life? Who wouldn’t long for the guarantee of eternal relationship with God? Why would anyone trade that for the uncertainty of “their own truth”?
God could have made a way for us to know Him in countless ways, but He chose the most personal, precious way: through His Son, Jesus. In doing so, He demonstrated the depth of His love by becoming one of us, starting as an infant—a “helpless” baby. What humility. What love. What a mighty God we have!
Now, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to reflect this love to others. Inspired by Christ’s example, how can we bring His qualities of love and grace into our everyday lives?
Take a moment today to reflect on the magnitude of God’s love and how Jesus revealed it to us. How can you show that same love to the people around you? Whether through an act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or simply being present for someone in need, let God’s love shine through you.
I’d love to hear from you! How do you cultivate a deeper relationship with God? In what ways have you experienced or reflected Christ’s example of love and grace in your daily life? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments—I can’t wait to learn from your journey.