14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
In all of his glory God chose to become mere flesh like us and to live among us. This shows just how much he loves us and it sets the tone for the type of relationship God wants...an intimate one. He did not choose to rule over us like a mighty king from afar but he came down to us and became like us to pour out his grace and love to all. I am grateful for these words today to remind me of this truth and grace. I am thankful for a God that desires an intimate relationship with us and loves us so much. It is so comforting to know that we are so significant in the eyes of an Almighty God and that he is ALWAYS near.
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thank you christine for a wonderful reflection. i am always so moved by these verses. it's truly humbling that God the Son "became flesh and made His dwelling among us". it's hard to even think about--how much Jesus condescended and humiliated Himself to "make His dwelling among us", that He might make God known to us.
the testimony of every child of God in light of these precious verses is, and will always ever be: "out of the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another". though i'm the very least of all of God's children, i can truly say that it is my testimony.
Thank you Christine for your thoughtful reflection. Like you I am overwhelmed by the truth that "God gave us the right to become children of God." There is nothing in us deserve such grace and love but because what Jesus has done and became the ransom for mankind so that not only we were no longer under God's wrath but also given the right to become God's children. Therefore, Jesus is the very reason that we celebrate Christmas!!
...an amazing Grace.
Thank you, Christine.
The price Christ paid to be born into this world. It kind of gives a new meaning or kick in the brain while Christmas is around the corner.
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