John 1:14 states, "...And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory....
God chose to reveal himself through a human body. The tongue that called forth the dead was a human one. The hand that touched the leper had dirt under its nails. The feet upon which the woman wept were callused and dusty. And his tears...oh, don't miss the tears...they came from a heart as broken as yours or mine ever has been.
People came to him. There is not a hint of one person who was afraid to draw near. There were those who mocked him. There were those who were envious of him. There were those who misunderstood him. There were those who revered him. But there was not one person who considered him too holy, too divine, or too celestial to touch. There was not one person who was reluctant to approach him for fear of being rejected. (Adapted from Max Lucado)
The One who came at Christmas continues to invite us to come. This One who was so inviting and lives in us, wants to invite men and women through you to Him. Simple, ordinary people can do this well. Callused feet, hands and warm welcoming hearts are so effective when empowered by the welcoming, approachable Jesus. In 2006, let's be Him here in all of His endearing splendor.
Love you guys!
Mitch
