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Incarnation Changed Everything

Dr. Mike 2023, Christmas , , ,

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.”    1 John 1:1-3

God becomes human. Spirit takes on skin. Joy meets suffering. Death is nulled. Life is reborn. Sin covered. Grace overflows. Humanity redeemed. Enemy defeated. Kingdom restored. Family grows. God wins again. This is the impact of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.

Through Jesus’ birth, humanity and divinity became one. Jesus being 100% man and 100% God is the first fruit of a new creation. The physical and spiritual becoming one. HE lived with human desires along with a divine presence. This while meeting the everyday challenges of life on earth.

HE introduced HIS Father God to the world. HE shared HIS message of HIS Kingdom. All while training select men and women for the mission of building HIS Church. HE lived a sacrificial and vicarious life. He never sinned. But lived a righteous life on behalf of you and me. HE lived life fulfilling all the requirements of Scripture. HE did so representing every human before HIS Father God.

His actions and accomplishments paid our debt to God. HE forgave us before we even asked HIM too. HE willingly exchanged HIS life for our sake. This was HIS mission from the very beginning. HE open the door for humanity to be birth into the family of God.

From birth to resurrection and from ascension to glory, HIS story is a reminder. Life has a greater purpose and meaning than one can even imagine. No wonder some people cannot accept it. It changes everything.   

Merry Christmas!

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler

“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)

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Common Link

Dr. Mike 2022 , ,

Colossians 1:26-27

…the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (ESV)

Our Common Link

Jesus Christ is the common link that eventually will unite all mankind.

Today there is division between those who acknowledge HIM and those who distain HIM. There are those who have now accepted HIS authority in their life and have come to realize HE is alive and living in Spirit with them. On the other hand, there are those who look upon the man as a religious do-gooder without any relevancy or practicality for current world affairs. And therefore, refrain from living under HIS domain.

More has been written and discussed about Jesus Christ than any other person who has every lived. His impact on the people of HIS day resulted over time in a drastic cultural change in human affairs. Those who have come to believe in this sole person’s claim have witnessed a change with their own heart, mind, and soul. When they meet others who have likewise experience similar transformation, they rejoice and acknowledge their King and God.

To become a follower of Christ is sacrilegious in countries whose nationalistic faith is atheistic or political. Yet many choose to follow HIM at the price of their own life. What makes HIM so attractive?

He never wrote a book, held public office, led an army, nor built a historic empire. Yet HE is held in esteem and acknowledged to be a King and Savior of mankind! Kings of nations, presidents, and leaders of vastly different institutions and organizations have acknowledged HIS influence and leadership in their lives.

His teachings have led to the flourishment and development of the western world in areas of human rights, education, and governmental structure. His ways have also led to the building up of social structures, hospitals, and family roles within society.

Historians have taught the evilness of what happens when people disregard HIM and pursue their carnal desires at the destructive expense of the masses. More people have died fighting to destroy HIS teachings rather than live out HIS Kingdom way. People always want the benefit of HIS ways without answerable to HIM. They can’t acknowledge that the source of everything good is because of HIM.

Yet one day that will all change, and humanity will finally witness how ONE person will operate a Kingdom where everyone will have the opportunity to flourish in freedom and find fulfillment serving each other. I long for HIS Kingdom to fully function on earth as in heaven. But till then, I rejoice that there are little colonies throughout this planet where HIS Kingdom is active. Wherever you and I stand, we have the honor and privilege of sharing God’s way of life with others. At home, among friends, and in the marketplace, we are fortunate to share HIS Good News with others; and at times we may even use words.  

When you are rooted in Jesus Christ, you stand on solid ground. You are linked with HIS Father and Spirit and a host of other angelical beings. And you are connected and belong with other saints who likewise share in the life of the God-Man who makes all these things possible. One day everyone alive will also personally come to know HIM – for HE is our common link.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Encourager & Author of e-Books

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What is God Like?

Dr. Mike 2022, Jesus Christ , ,

Colossians 1:15 (AMP)

15 He (Jesus) is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation. 

Yep, if you want to know what the invisible God is like, then study the life and person of Jesus Christ. Like the apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Colossians, Jesus is the full representative of God Almighty.

Paul writes emphasizing Jesus’ status from the beginning of creation through now being the life-source of the body of believers, and his position and purpose over heaven and earth.

Jesus’ is the total representation of who and what and how God relates, moves, thinks, and acts between people and events. When you study Jesus’ attitude, beliefs, and actions we capture a deeper glimpse into the heart and mind of God Himself.

I remember once waking up at 2:00am upset over conditions in the world and praying God would send someone to intervene. Then it occurred to me HE already did and will return to straighten out the mess us humans have the habit of continually creating in our ignorance and stupidity.

So, if you haven’t done yet, why not make it a goal this year to read and reread the New Testament and discover more for yourself who God is like through the words, teachings, and life of Jesus Christ.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Encourager & Author of e-Books

 *  Dancing With God: Life-Giving Theology Explained
 *  Great Business Emulates a Good God
 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
 *  Simply The Messenger
 *  Unequally Married

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