And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. — 1 Timothy 3:16

Why did Jesus do it? How did he succeed? How was Jesus both “God with us” and “human flesh”? It is impossible for us to fully comprehend, but he was! Also, Jesus of Nazareth was God’s Son; he was born in a manger and crucified. But he was raised from the dead and revealed to be the powerful Son of God. Both on earth after his resurrection and in heaven at God’s throne, he was observed by angels. People throughout the world have preached and believed in him. The glory that he possesses will be revealed and shared with us one day. If you want to understand godliness, you should start with Jesus!

 

Thought

Why did Jesus do it? How did he succeed? How was Jesus both “God with us” and “human flesh”? It is impossible for us to fully comprehend, but he was! Also, Jesus of Nazareth was God’s Son; he was born in a manger and crucified. But he was raised from the dead and revealed to be the powerful Son of God. Both on earth after his resurrection and in heaven at God’s throne, he was observed by angels. People throughout the world have preached and believed in him. The glory that he possesses will be revealed and shared with us one day. If you want to understand godliness, you should start with Jesus!

 

Prayer

O,God, it is incredible, holy, and marvelous that you would redeem and save a sinner like me, as well as others like me all over the world. Your love, which led you to make such a sacrifice, is incomprehensible. I appreciate your overwhelming grace. Please forgive me for my sins. Please empower me with your Spirit, which raised Jesus from the dead, so that the mystery of your godliness may be seen in my life today, in my family, among my friends, before my coworkers, by those with whom I attend school, and especially in front of my enemies. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.