The Son of Man
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV
Jesus, the Son of Man. It’s how he most often referred to himself. But what does this mean? Jesus was one of us.
At Christmas we celebrate how Jesus came into this world as a baby. The Great I Am took on the title of a man. But he came not just as any man, but as the lowliest of men. Born in an animals’ stable under the stigma of illegitimacy, Jesus began his life in obscurity. He truly identified with our humanity.
Jesus did not hide his humanity. He embraced it. Jesus never excused himself from service or any common routines of human living. He lived our life, and showed us how to do it connected to the Father.
Jesus was able to navigate through temptation, betrayal, deception and accusation by his close bond with his Father. He showed us that we can live the joys and sorrows of our lives with deep connection to the Father. Jesus, the Son of Man, gave us the way to do this.
As the Son of Man, Jesus is able to sympathize with our human weakness. He understands the pressure of temptation. And he knows how to overcome as a man. We can have hope, because the Son of Man overcame sin.
Yes, Jesus is fully God and fully man. But, will you pause for a moment to meditate on his humanity? Think of the implications. Jesus said that he came to reveal the Father to us. Do you understand how real, relatable, touchable, emotional and “down to earth” the Father is?
The Father wanted his Word to be made flesh so that we could relate to him. The Son of Man pulls us close to the Father. He shows us that the Father loves to relate with us as we are… humans.
Relate with the Father in your normal human way. He didn’t create you as a formless spirit. So don’t relate with him in just a spiritual way. Be human and be a son… just like the Son of Man.
At Christmas we celebrate how Jesus came into this world as a baby. The Great I Am took on the title of a man. But he came not just as any man, but as the lowliest of men. Born in an animals’ stable under the stigma of illegitimacy, Jesus began his life in obscurity. He truly identified with our humanity.
Jesus did not hide his humanity. He embraced it. Jesus never excused himself from service or any common routines of human living. He lived our life, and showed us how to do it connected to the Father.
Jesus was able to navigate through temptation, betrayal, deception and accusation by his close bond with his Father. He showed us that we can live the joys and sorrows of our lives with deep connection to the Father. Jesus, the Son of Man, gave us the way to do this.
As the Son of Man, Jesus is able to sympathize with our human weakness. He understands the pressure of temptation. And he knows how to overcome as a man. We can have hope, because the Son of Man overcame sin.
Yes, Jesus is fully God and fully man. But, will you pause for a moment to meditate on his humanity? Think of the implications. Jesus said that he came to reveal the Father to us. Do you understand how real, relatable, touchable, emotional and “down to earth” the Father is?
The Father wanted his Word to be made flesh so that we could relate to him. The Son of Man pulls us close to the Father. He shows us that the Father loves to relate with us as we are… humans.
Relate with the Father in your normal human way. He didn’t create you as a formless spirit. So don’t relate with him in just a spiritual way. Be human and be a son… just like the Son of Man.
