What He Became - What We Can Become
Jesus became the Son of Man that we might become the sons and daughters of
God. He came to our world from heaven - where there is no fear, cold, darkness,
pain or death. Here He lived in poverty. He never attended a prestigious school
of theology. Yet even His enemies remarked , "Never a man so spake." (John
7:46). He laid aside His heavenly robes and perfect splendor to take upon
Himself human form. He left majestic heavenly courts to be born in a stable. He
left adoring myriads of angels and other wonderful creatures, mighty, beautiful
and wise to be welcomed by a small band of shepherds. The Scriptures say, "For
you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for
your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich." (2
Cor. 8:9).
He came to prepare a lost people for spiritual riches and ultimate heavenly
glory - and in all the universe He was the only one that could do it. He died,
then conquered death, and has ascended back into heaven promising to one day
return. At that time, He has promised that the tombs will open, the dead will
rise and be changed from corruptible matter into spiritual, judgment will take
place, and He will take His people home. Every tomb will empty itself of its
contents at the sound of His voice... that is, every tomb except for one. It is
already empty.
By Jon Quinn
Final Page
From Expository Files 10.9 , September 2003
