The Path That Jesus Walked

When was the last time you were naked in public?  For most of us this is what a bad dream is made of.  But this week’s sermon noted that Jesus’ coming to earth was God’s becoming naked before us. Jesus the second person of the trinity became naked, or vulnerable, so that sinful humanity might have a relationship with God the Father.  John notes this in John 1:14 in stating that “The word became flesh and dwelt, or had an open house, amongst us so that we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten son of God.“

God’s actions are also an example for us to follow in that we are to become naked, vulnerable in our relationship with others so that others may get a glimpse of God in us and enter into a relationship with God. John highlights this for us in Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

        Pray that the Lord will show you how you might become vulnerable so that others might see Jesus in you and enter into a relationship with God the Father. Some possibilities might be to volunteer your time to serve at the Raleigh Rescue Mission, to rake the leaves of a neighbor, to assist someone in need financially, or to share where the Lord you brought you from with someone at a similar place in life.  I pray that you will be blessed as you enter into the path that Jesus walked, who became naked, vulnerable for us.