In Jesus Christ, God became a man.
Do we ever really think about that? What that means? How humbling that was for him?
"Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!" Phil 2:6-8 (NIV)
Often, as humans, we see ourselves on the "top" of creation. We compare ourselves to animals, or even other people and think rather highly of ourselves.
But regardless of man being created in God's image; regardless of his love for us - it is still a HUGE step down for God to become one of us. To take on the life and limitations of a man.
And then to die.
What does this tell us about God's humility? What does this tell us about the extent to which he must love us, to be willing to do such a thing?
Something to think about?
