When Jesus Stepped Out of the Frame
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” - John 1:14
There is a story of a young boy who stared at a picture of his father sitting in a frame on his coach’s desk. His father was serving overseas, and the boy looked at that photo with longing. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, he said he wished his father could step out of that picture and be with him. That desire captures something deep in every human heart. We want a God who is close, not far. A God we can know, not just imagine. A God who steps out of the frame.
That is exactly what God did in sending Jesus. Before you ever hear about shepherds, angels, or a manger, Scripture tells us that Jesus existed long before Bethlehem. He was present at creation, ruling in glory and holding every part of the universe together. Yet He chose to leave heaven and enter our world in the most personal way. The God who spoke galaxies into being came close enough to touch.
What makes this truth so powerful is that Jesus did not come to observe us from a distance. He came to be with us. He walked our roads, faced our temptations, felt our pain, and experienced the limits of a human body. He stepped into our story so we could know Him not as an idea, but as a Savior who understands every part of life. When you pray, you speak to someone who knows how it feels to be tired, rejected, or overwhelmed. When you hurt, you turn to someone who has suffered. When you feel alone, you reach out to someone who came for the very purpose of being near.
God is not distant. He never has been. In Jesus, He stepped into time, into flesh, and into the mess of this world to make His presence personal. If you have ever wondered where God is or whether He cares, look to the moment He stepped out of eternity and into a cradle. He came close so you could come close to Him. And today, He still meets you in the middle of your life, closer than your next breath, inviting you to know Him in a real and life-changing way.
There is a story of a young boy who stared at a picture of his father sitting in a frame on his coach’s desk. His father was serving overseas, and the boy looked at that photo with longing. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, he said he wished his father could step out of that picture and be with him. That desire captures something deep in every human heart. We want a God who is close, not far. A God we can know, not just imagine. A God who steps out of the frame.
That is exactly what God did in sending Jesus. Before you ever hear about shepherds, angels, or a manger, Scripture tells us that Jesus existed long before Bethlehem. He was present at creation, ruling in glory and holding every part of the universe together. Yet He chose to leave heaven and enter our world in the most personal way. The God who spoke galaxies into being came close enough to touch.
What makes this truth so powerful is that Jesus did not come to observe us from a distance. He came to be with us. He walked our roads, faced our temptations, felt our pain, and experienced the limits of a human body. He stepped into our story so we could know Him not as an idea, but as a Savior who understands every part of life. When you pray, you speak to someone who knows how it feels to be tired, rejected, or overwhelmed. When you hurt, you turn to someone who has suffered. When you feel alone, you reach out to someone who came for the very purpose of being near.
God is not distant. He never has been. In Jesus, He stepped into time, into flesh, and into the mess of this world to make His presence personal. If you have ever wondered where God is or whether He cares, look to the moment He stepped out of eternity and into a cradle. He came close so you could come close to Him. And today, He still meets you in the middle of your life, closer than your next breath, inviting you to know Him in a real and life-changing way.
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This spoke to my heart! Thank you Pastor Ed!
This speaks to my heart, too, Erika. In fact, my face is wet with tears. Thank you, Pastor Ed, for bringing those truths to life in such a deeply touching way.
It's funny that I never thought about it that way, that he really experienced all the things we do. I know he was here and walked among us, but I think I forget that he was temped the same way we are. I know I strayed a lot when I was young but now I am so happy that God has forgiven me for all my wild ways. Thank you Paster Ed.
Thank You Father God?? All The Glory To The King Of Kings
I read this one day behind. It's funny but this is what I needed ? to read and hear today. It's a blessing to know Jesus. Paster ED you are the best . Today I kinda feel a little ? sad ?. Lord lift me up.