Jesus Came...To Us

December 18, 2011

John 1:10-14 

He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.  He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.  But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.  They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.  So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

To Us…

What does Jesus look like?  I wonder if we would we recognize him if we saw him.  The simple reality is that the world God created did not recognize the creator when he came.  His own people, even Christian people, not only didn’t recognize him, but rejected him.  What got in the way?  What blinded these people?  What blinds us?  We must be careful, intentional, and open minded in our approach to Christ.  We must not let things, traditions, and opinions keep us from seeing the Lord who has come to us.

For those who believe God provides an experience and a relationship that surpasses anything else in all creation.  He remakes us.  He forgives us.  He provides us with an inheritance that cannot fade away.  We become God’s own children.  God does this for those who believe.  This belief isn’t just agreement.  It is faith.  It is belief that fundamentally changes how we approach all other things.  Belief like this can never be casual.  It is not something we can take for granted.  From belief comes new life.  From new life comes a new way of living.  In this new way of living we become like Jesus.

The creator has come to us.  He has made his home among us.  He still comes to us.  He still makes his home in our hearts and minds.  Those who believe are the very children of God.  It is a glorious life.  A life connected to God in powerful ways.  How has the love and faithfulness of God impacted your life?  What does it mean to be God’s child?  How have we seen his glory?  Let’s think on these things so that we might fully know our Lord and Savior.