Jesus Became One of Us!

Day 3 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions

On Day 2, we recognized that Jesus is indisputably God. But he was also a man, a flesh and blood human like one of us:

For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

-Hebrews 2:17-18

I grew up on a farm, where I was the undisputed shepherdess. I loved my sheep and they came to love me back as much as lowly sheep can.

Every day before school—even on the darkest, coldest winter mornings—I went out to the barn to feed and water them before I had my own breakfast. I did the same every evening. I spent time talking to them and singing to them. Each of them had a real name chosen from a baby name book. (There were no Fluffys or Baa-Baas in my flock.) They were a big part of my life.

But never once did I wish I could become one.

Yet, Jesus did exactly that for us. He gave up something even greater—his glory and supremacy—to live in a world of pain, death, dirt, evil, and temptation.

He did it to take your place. God cannot die, but man can. God cannot die, but Jesus did. 

Let us rejoice that Jesus became one of us!

For Further Reading

The full passage from which the above verses were selected can be found in Hebrews 2:5-18. See also John 1:1-18.

And check out these posts:

• The Battle’s Already Been Won. . .What Battle?
• The Best Reason Why You Should Follow God’s Commands
• Your Identity is in Christ: See How God Sees You
• Seeking Jesus: Where is He Now?
• Be Independent in Life, Stay Dependent on Jesus

Next: Day 4, Jesus is our Strong and Sure Advocate